The world today is very different than it was in the past. From pirates wearing eye patches and plague doctors treating an unseen illness to great fires and the moon landing, history is full of many incredible moments. But how do we know so much about it? Sometimes you just have to ask why? Lively text paired with photos and fun illustrations make it easy to stay curious about the world around you.
Have you flown on a plane or traveled by train? Do you know the people who made these moving marvels possible? From the bike to the hot air balloon, who do we have to thank for these amazing moving inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Some of the things we use every day started as big mistakes. From the sticky note to the potato chip, who do we have to thank for these accidental inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Technology solves problems to make our lives better. From telephones to video games, who do we have to thank for our favorite technological wonders? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
What is your favorite food? Do you know the first person to make this tasty treat or yummy meal? From tasty frozen pizzas to colorful cotton candy, who do we have to thank for our favorite food inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and food inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Explores 12 things to know about political parties. Includes amazing facts along with information about key history and major players.
Have you ever wanted to see how people lived in the past? Going to a historical reenactment might be the perfect activity for you. The graphemes /er/ie/ are featured in this title. Historical Reenactment is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Our planet is amazing and wonderful! But what happens when nature strikes back? From hurricanes to landslides, find out all about the world's worst natural disasters. The grapheme /a/ is featured in this title. Natural Disasters is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Deep under our feet, our planet is full of history. Fossils can teach us a lot about Earth. Look inside to find out what fossils are, how they are formed, and where you can find real-life fossils! Fossils is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
There are lots of stories about Vikings, and some of them are just not true! From fashion to food, now you can discover what it was really like to be a Viking. Vikings is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
You might have read stories about princesses and knights, but now you can learn the truth behind these tales! From finding out what life was really like in a medieval castle, to learning how to attack an enemy's castle, this book is full of secrets about real-life castles. Castles is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
From the Olympic Games to amazing mythology, we have gotten a lot from the ancient Greeks. Look inside this book to learn even more about what it was like to be an ancient Greek. Ancient Greece is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Pacific Ocean, including SS Pacific, Peter Iredale, and USS Arizona. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about the many shipwrecks in the Graveyard of the Pacific, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Pacific Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Southern Ocean, including Endurance, Governoren, and MV Explorer. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the ocean's depths. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about the Endurance's epic journey, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Southern Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, including Queen Anne's Revenge, RMS Titanic, and the SS Cotopaxi. Learn when, where, and how the ships sank, when they were discovered, and any artifacts that were recovered. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how the Titanic sank, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Atlantic Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how ships sink in the Great Lakes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Great Lake Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean, including the HMAS Sydney, British Loyalty, and Maldive Victory. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the ocean's depths. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how remotely operated vehicles study shipwrecks in the ocean, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Indian Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Arctic Ocean, including HMS Erebus, HMS Terror, and SS Terra Nova. Learn when, where, and how the ships sank, when they were discovered, and any artifacts that were recovered. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how ships can sink in Arctic ice, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Arctic Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Find out how political status and the way we talk about it affect lives in the Latinx community. This title explores the nature of migration, its role in the history of civilization, and the rights and dignity inalienable to all people. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Find out how a push for fair working conditions launched a civil rights movement that changed the country. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator, advocate, and author Brenda Mendoza to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds.
Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach issues of race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Strategy on the battlefield sometimes takes quick thinking and clever deception. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, and clear text and formatting.
See who failed the test of loyalty in this look at famous traitors. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell.. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, and clear text and formatting.
The Team that Changed Football Forever takes readers inside the 1969 Super Bowl game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets. Provides background leading up to the game, review of the game, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling in these books will captivate readers. The series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information.
Do you know the story of the "Wild" West? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the ins and outs of separating fact from fiction.
