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Writer

K.A. Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567145

Writing books isn't the only way to turn a passion for reading and writing into a career. Explore the many jobs available for writers beyond the bookshelf. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Dancer

Sandra Athans (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567114

If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Music: The Sound of Science

Dr. Margaret Albertson, Paula Emick (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567053

Learn how STEAM subjects are involved in making music. Includes experiments, activities and other resources. This title supports NGSS for Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer

Smartphone Movies

Ray Reyes (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566872

Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit movies on your smartphone, from script to the final film. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.

Movie Props and Special Effects

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566902

Use items you have around your house to make movie magic! In this Makerspace title, learn how to make your own movie props and special effects. Includes a glossary and websites.

Fashion Design

Leigh Balzekas, Kristine Ownley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566865

Fashion design is a complex field with many skill sets needed. Start with the basics learned in this title and soon you'll be making clothes for you, your friends, and your family! This Makerspace title includes projects and a glossary of terms.

Television: Then and Now

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278342

This title explores the ways television was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how television became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of television. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Rock 'n' Roll: Then and Now

R.L. Van (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278328

This title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of rock 'n' roll. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Excellence in the Arts / Excelencia en los Artes

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931585

Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way.

Marching Band

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989080

In just minutes, Superman saves a falling skyscraper, a volcano erupts, and a T. rex struts across a football field. It seems almost anything is possible during a marching band performance. Players and band directors spend hours preparing for these energetic shows. Every move is refined, and each note is pitch perfect. All the hard work comes together for an iconic performance.

The Making of Jurassic Park

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281663

This title focuses on the movie Jurassic Park and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Making of Star Wars

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281670

This title focuses on the movie Star Wars and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Making of Toy Story

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281687

This title focuses on the movie Toy Story and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

The Making of Black Panther

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281649

This title focuses on the movie Black Panther and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Making of Jaws

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281656

This title focuses on the movie Jaws and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

The Making of Avatar

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098281632

This title focuses on the movie Avatar and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Amazing Artists

J.P. Miller (author) Chellie Carroll (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128157

What better way is there to preserve the human spirit of a people than through artistic expression? This book celebrates the stories of Black artists who paved the way for people of color in and out of the arts to be their true selves. Read about men and women who have broken barriers in literature and the performing and visual arts including writer Toni Morrison, jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, rapper Common, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, actor Lupia Nyong'o, and many more.

Why Humans Build Up

Gregor Craigie (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459827172

People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Utility towers transmit TV and cell-phone signals. Observatories give people a bird’s-eye view of the world. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. Skyscrapers provide housing for a lot of people. There are some good reasons for building up, and a few bad ones as well. With a growing global population, we will need more and more space to live, learn and work in. But what does that mean for the health of the planet? Can we do it sustainably? Tall buildings may be part of the answer.

Food

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181373

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about foodies or ugly eating? Read more to be in the know.

Fashion

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181342

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about VSCO girls or sustainable fashion? Read more to be in the know. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers.

Girl Artists

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149311

Who were history's most creative artists? Who was voted "Best Visionary?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Artists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women artists who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers.

I, Q: Independence Hall

Roland Smith (author)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627530965

Book One in the series. Thirteen-year-old Quest (Q) isn't sure he's ready for a new family. For a long time it's just been him and his mom, Blaze. But everything changes when Blaze falls in love with Roger and they start a new rock band called Match. Now they're married, have a hit record, and Match is going out on a year-long driving tour across the country. Q, along with new stepsister Angela, will take a year off from school and travel with the band. For now, home will be a luxury motor coach and homework will be a Web site diary of their travels. Perfect-Q can practice his magic tricks and Angela can read her spy novels. What can go wrong? As Q and Angela settle into their new life and new relationship as siblings, they start to notice that certain coincidences don't seem coincidental. For example, how does a band roadie named Boone find them in the middle of a desert where their coach just happens to break down? Why does a man from their parents' wedding keep showing up in the same cities they stop at? When they reach Philadelphia, Q and Angela realize this tour is definitely not the trip their parents had planned and that the "City of Brotherly Love" is full of mysteries and secrets that could threaten their new life together. Book 1 in the series.

Excellence in the Arts

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914120

The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in the Arts book, students learn about the creative Asian men and women who have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America-from poetry to painting to writing to music.

Elvis Presley

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915848

Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

Excellence in the Arts

Kelisa Wing (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901915

Whether it's poetry, painting, fiction writing, or music, Black men and women have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America. From David Drake to Beyonce, students will explore some of the infinite ways the art of Black Americans have shaped our understanding of art and culture. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, activities created by Wing, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.