Volunteers help people, animals, and the environment! That is why volunteering is an important part of being a responsible citizen. In this title, vibrant images and low-level text combine to show readers the impacts of volunteering and offer examples of ways to help. Special features include labels, a question, a picture glossary, and more.
Introduces readers to the concept of gratitude as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'thank you.'
Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'please.'
Introduces readers to the concept of asking permission as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'May I.'
Introduces readers to the concept of apologizing as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'I'm sorry.'
Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'excuse me.'
Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'after you.'
Sputter is a windup mouse who always zips a little quicker and zooms a little farther when Jasper cheers for her. What happens when a new mouse joins the house and wants to be Jasper’s favorite?
Daredevil believes he has nine lives … until he realizes he doesn’t! Watch this daring cat learn about the value of his one life.
When a monkey learns his friends can’t reach an apple tree, his clever idea leads to apples for all.
An overscheduled boy craves big adventure. What happens when he meets a tiny snail? See where the power of imagination can take them.
Sophie Bean cannot bear to spend another summer watching Ryan and Parker ride The Red Flyer Roller Coaster. Unfortunately, all she keeps hearing from Measuring Man is "TOO SMALL!" When will she be able to ride?
Boys and girls are different, but they can enjoy the same things!
Matt and Uncle JT spend a fun day fishing. Will either of them catch the big one?
When Mr. Reynolds sells his farm, he discovers that Ethel the Emu doesn't want to move. Will anyone be able to change her mind, or with Ethel convey?
Sammy doesn't know where to turn in the confusion of a family move. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
In his first baseball game, Alex discovers he has a lot to learn - about the sport and about perserverence!
Provides brief information on how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads, as well as offers prevention guidelines for ways children can do their part to slow the spread. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Bilingual English-Spanish Edition Little Hoo has a big lesson to learn: the world doesn't revolve around him. When playing with friends or spending time with family, Little Hoo gets frustrated when things don't always go his way. With careful correction and explanations, Little Hoo learns how to manage his feelings in this simple book for little ones.
Too many snacks! Snackle the Snake loves to snack so much, but does he have room in his tummy for dinner? Not so much. This silly, rhyming story features snack foods from around the world and a bright green snake who loves to eat them all up. Perfect for launching a conversation about healthy eating, family dinners, mealtime manners and more, Snackle the Snake is an excellent picture book for classrooms and home libraries.
When Squirrel watches the birds, he sees something he desperately wants: the ability to fly. Even though his family tells him to give up his dreams, Squirrel refuses to stay on the ground. With the help of his friend Bear, Squirrel is able to soar, but will the birds share their skies? Squirrel and Bear Take to the Air is a story about overcoming adversity and leaping for your dreams.
In Understanding Identity, students learn how the ways they and others identify leads to a richer community. Readers will see the domain of identity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Respecting Diversity, students learn to engage and create relationships with those who both look similar to and different from themselves. Readers will see the domain of diversity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Seeking Justice, students learn the harmful effects unfairness and injustice have on our world. Readers will see the domain of justice in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Social Justice All Around Us, students will look at real world issues, like environmentalism and poverty, through the lens of identity, diversity, justice, and action. Readers will see how bias can negatively impact the world around them--and learn what to do about it. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
