A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack.
This classic song about a traveling bear takes him from one side of a mountain to the other.
London Bridge is falling down! What can we do to keep it standing? Children love this enchanting book and the fun activity it contains.
Grey squirrel, swish your bushy tail! This fun activity song will put a bounce in children's steps and a smile on every face.
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.
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.
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.
Mole is very creative. He makes art! Beginning readers will meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole.
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.
Jack longs to be a pirate. He loves everything about the job, from the peacefulness of the ocean to the opportunity to make new friends to the excitement of exotic travel. Jack also loves to dance, from the graceful glide of the glissade to the energetic leap of the grand jeté; to the controlled kick of the grand battement. In fact, Jack often dances as he does his pirate apprentice chores. Unfortunately, Captain Squinty Eye's number one pirate-ship rule is PIRATES DON'T DANCE. Dancing is too silly and not fitting for a rough, tough pirate. What will it take for Jack to convince Captain Squinty Eye that dancing is not a bad thing, and may even help Jack be a better pirate? Or will Jack and his dreams get tossed overboard? An empowering and relatable story about staying true to yourself and following your dreams. Back matter includes explanations of dance movements, as well as definitions of pirate speak.
The electric guitar brings a unique sound to many music genres. But how does this instrument work? This fact-filled title explores the science behind the sound as well as the future of electric guitar technology. Colorful photos and special features introduce readers to the parts of an electric guitar and the equipment that makes its sound possible. The book concludes with a question that encourages readers to think about how they would play an electric guitar!
Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what exactly do they do at work, and what tools do they use to be successful? This title explores the daily tasks of architects, how they do their work, and how to become one. Special features introduce a famous architect, offer real-world examples of architects’ work, and outline the steps to becoming an architect. Students will enjoy building their reading skills with this title!
Misty Copeland jumped and twirled her way to the top. But the American Ballet Theatre's first female African American principal dancer didn't start her ballet journey until the late age of 13. Find out more about Misty's journey from a challenging childhood to life under the spotlight as a groundbreaking dancer.
Whether he's singing on stage, charming audiences on the silver screen, or writing the next Broadway hit, Lin-Manuel Miranda is sure to find success. Find out how he went from a home filled with music to a run in one of the most iconic musicals of all time.
From the wrestling ring to the red carpet, Dwayne Johnson's star has been on the rise since he first slammed his way onto the scene. Find out how this wrestler-turned-actor followed his family's legacy before setting out on his own track.
America Ferrera is a star on and off the screen. From winning an Emmy at only 22 years of age for a groundbreaking role as Latina fashionista and beauty-on-the-inside Betty, to flying through the skies atop the dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, you might think being a successful actor would be enough for America. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for this powerful woman. Her work offscreen to stand up for the rights of women, immigrants, and children is just as spectacular. And this star still has a lot of life to live. Learn all about America's spectacular journey as an actor, activist, and more.
Whether you know Yara Shahidi as an actress or an activist, this smart and strong young woman has a bright future. Explore more about her many roles both onscreen and off.
This star is a triple threat. She can sing, dance, and act. And Zendaya's just getting started! Discover how Zendaya became such a success as she makes her way into the future.
Get ready to do some creepy crafting with a little witch-craft! Learn how to make a pinecone witch, create a costume witch's hat, bake a tasty treat, and play a game.
Get ready to craft some scary vampires! Learn how to make a recycled vampire decoration, a Count Dracula mask, a vampire puppet, and a delicious treat.
Get ready to craft some creepy spiders. Learn how to make a tarantula decoration, bake a fun treat, make a spider hat, and create a craft.
Get ready to craft some gruesome monsters! Learn how to make leaf decoration, bake a treat, create a costume, and get creative with a craft.
Get ready to craft some spooky ghosts. Learn how to make a wreath decoration, bake a treat, fold a craft, and create a costume.
Get ready to create creepy crafts from outer space with aliens. Learn how to make a costume, bake a fun treat, design delightful decorations, and create a craft.
In Rya's First Recital, beginning readers learn about the thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with new situations and how we can mindfully address them. Follow along as Rya prepares for her first piano recital and faces her fears of performing in front of an audience. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a new situation. A Let's Review! quiz helps readers reflect on the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Rya's First Recital also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents.
