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A Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer

Diana Herweck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380099

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Craft It: Hand-Blown Glass

Madison Spielman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399909

The art of glass blowing has been around for over 4,000 years! Readers explore the history of blown glass, the tools and equipment that is used, and how it is still practiced today in this engaging nonfiction reader that features vibrant images and informational text.

Mountain of Presidents

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480754720

A representation of American history and expansion, Mount Rushmore honors four great American presidents. Early learners may not yet know the symbolism behind Mount Rushmore, but the engaging photographs will help them create a vivid storyline of this symbolic landmark from conception to completion. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this wordless e-book will help students understand the meaning behind one of the many important symbolic national landmarks in America.

Make a Gingerbread Man

Conni Medina (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399718

Early readers can learn how to make their very own gingerbread man in this step-by-step instructional nonfiction book. Bright, vivid photos and a glossary of tools required give children an opportunity to immerse themselves in craft-making.

Make a Chinese New Year Dragon

Conni Medina (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399701

Early readers can learn how to make their very own Chinese New Year dragon in this step-by-step instructional nonfiction book. Bright, vivid photos and a glossary of required tools help introduce children to a new culture through craft-making.

Niños artesanos

Char Benjamin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393556

The students in this book are getting ready for a craft sale. Each class will make a different item to sell. All the items will have a pattern. Beads, ribbons, and buttons are just a few of the materials they will use to make the crafts. Which pattern is your favorite?

Música de todo el mundo

Char Benjamin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393549

Do you enjoy listening to music? Do you know that there is a pattern to music and the instruments we use to make music? Tapping and clapping are movements that can form a pattern. For example, tap, tap, clap, tap, tap, clap. Can you find a pattern with your favorite instrument?

Crafty Kids

Char Benjamin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393396

Help crafty kids find patterns with beads, ribbons, buttons, and more! This title tells the story of students preparing for a craft sale. In each of the crafts they make, young readers can find a pattern. Vibrant images, simple practice problems, and helpful mathematical diagrams help children discover patterns and learn about early STEM concepts. Encourage children to find patterns in all sorts of fun crafts and activities!

Music Around the World

Char Benjamin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393389

Practice finding patterns while learning about music around the world! Many different musical instruments use patterns to make different sounds into rhythms, such as tambourines, drums, and flutes. This charming text uses vibrant images, engaging practice questions, and helpful mathematical diagrams to help young readers understand patterns and early STEM themes. Children will have fun discovering patterns that these instruments make and learning how to make patterns of their own with homemade instruments!

Backstage Pass: Fashion

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380204

Learn how a designer's sketch becomes the fashion we wear and how a designer uses math and geometry to make their designs successful in this fashion-filled book! Including information about the fashion industry, clothing fabrics, patterns, and textures, readers learn all about the different aspects of the fashion industry. With a glossary, index, vivid images, informational text, and interesting facts, children will be engaged from beginning to end.

Life in Numbers: Write Haiku

Lisa Holewa (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853372

Have you ever looked closely at a pinecone, a leaf, or a flower? If you have, you might have noticed patterns. A haiku is a form of poetry based on patterns. Haiku are often inspired by nature. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to haiku, explores its cultural importance and history, and invites students to write their own haiku. This high-interest title includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.

Make It: Henna Designs

Georgia Beth (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853365

Henna has been used to create body art by many different cultures for thousands of years. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the history of henna body art, explores its cultural importance, and invites students to create their own henna designs. This high-interest title includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking. This text prepares students for college and career and is aligned with state and national standards. Keep grade 2 students engaged from cover to cover with this exciting reader.

Writers Then and Now

Kathleen C. Null Petersen (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390418

Throughout history, people have recorded ideas and important events in their lives and communities. Methods of writing have changed greatly over the years. Today, computers make a writer's job much easier and enable people to write and publish more material than ever before.

Theater Actors Then and Now

Kathleen C. Null Petersen (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743993791

Actors have entertained audiences for thousands of years. In the past, plays were performed both to entertain and to teach. Today, plays involve the use of lighting, sound systems, and elaborate sets and often have large casts that include many actors.