The Southwest region was home to some of the earliest inhabitants of North America. The diverse landscapes of deserts, mountains, and rivers provided food, shelter, and raw materials to ancient cultures as well as later groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and many others.
Nations of the Northeast Coast describes the many Native nations that lived along the coast of northeastern North America during the seventeenth century. Beautiful paintings and detailed illustrations highlight the lives and traditions of the Abenaki and the many other nations in the region. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the hunting and fishing practices, the methods of transportation, and the family lives of these Native peoples.
The plains region is a vast landscape which was home to many native nations. For hundreds of years, these peoples followed the giant, wandering herds of buffalo upon which they were dependent for food, clothing, tools, and shelter. Clear, informative text, beautiful illustrations, and maps, help describe all aspects of the life of native nations who called the plains their home.
Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States.
This informative book describes the many Native nations that lived in the eastern Great Lakes region in the seventeenth century. Beautiful images depict the daily lives of these peoples, including housing, transportation, and methods of finding food. Nations of the Eastern Great Lakes also shows children how European contact changed the lives of these nations and how these peoples live today.
Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinaabe, or "first people", also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinaabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. The importance of family, community, and cooperation is apparent.
Despite the harsh climate, the Inupiat and the Inuit have thrived in the remote region of the Far North for thousands of years. Life in the Far North describes the traditions and lifestyles of these Native peoples.
Life of the California Coast Nations describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the eighteenth century. Children will discover how these Native peoples used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items. Easy-to-follow text and vibrant images will help children gain an understanding of these peoples and their lifeways.
Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. People who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, women, and children worked together to make sure the entire camp was fed and clothed. Beautiful artwork helps illustrate the daily lives and tasks of the people of the plains and portrays their rich cultural heritage.
The sprawling adobe structures known as pueblos provided safe, communal dwellings for entire villages of Southwest peoples. Life in a Pueblo uses remarkable photographs, beautiful artistic renderings, and clear text to explore the daily lives of the groups known collectively as the pueblo peoples.
This title will help readers understand the cause, timeline, and aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards.
In Planters, early fluent readers will learn how planters work to plant crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Greenhouses, early fluent readers will learn how greenhouses are used to grow crops, how they've have changed agriculture, and new and future innovations, such as hydroponics and vertical farming. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Milkers, early fluent readers will learn how milkers are used for milking livestock, including different parts of the machine, how milkers have changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Combines, early fluent readers will learn how combines work to harvest crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text.
In Yoga Teacher, early fluent readers will learn about yoga teachers' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they teach people to move their bodies and practice mindfulness.
In Therapist, early fluent readers will learn about therapists' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they work with their patients to improve their mental health
In School Counselor, early fluent readers will learn about school counselors' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they support students' mental health.
In Social Worker, early fluent readers will learn about social workers' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they support members of their community in a variety of situations.
In Occupational Therapist, early fluent readers will learn about occupational therapists' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they work with patients to develop and improve life skills.
Most things that you own were invented by someone. From bicycles to computers, they all started as just a tiny idea in someone else’s mind. Learn about how many everyday objects were invented and who created them. It’s time to dive into the world of inventors and inventions!
Antarctica is one of the coldest and windiest places on Earth. Find out all about the animals and plants that live there, as well as the brave people that have explored the icy continent.
Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while running errands. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while learning in the classroom. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores ways that mindfulness can be useful while playing on the playground. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, a mindfulness activity, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
