This title will introduce readers to the incredible Antarctic shag. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Simple text and illustrations teach readers common weather and seasonal words in both English and Spanish.
While rivers make up just a fraction of the water on Earth, they provide the majority of what we use every day. Rivers run over and through our world, and sometimes we don't even know they are there. But do we fully understand or even appreciate all that rivers can do? All over the world, cities large and small were built near rivers because of what they can provide: drinking water, transportation, power sources. But over the centuries as cities grew, the rivers became polluted by sewage and industrial waste, and their natural flow patterns were disrupted. Disease and flooding were often the result. In a short-sighted attempt to address these issues, city planners buried old rivers beneath city streets. But this solution brought more problems. Finally, a group of naturalists realized that freeing buried rivers could be the answer to managing urban waterways. In rhyming text, the fascinating story of "daylighting," unearthing and restoring buried rivers to their rightful places as source of well-being and beauty, comes to life.
Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.
Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in China today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of people across this vast country are observed in the many different festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Chinese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
India's culture is a blending of religion and ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the culture of India's former ruler, Britain. This interesting book describes how Indian traditions, beliefs, and rituals mixed with British influence have resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Indian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Mexico's culture is a unique mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native Maya and Aztec peoples, and the religion and culture of Mexico's Spanish conquerors. This interesting book describes how the blending of native and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas. Teacher's guide available.
Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled Egypt in different periods of history. This interesting book describes how ancient traditions, beliefs, and rituals combined with modern influences into the festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Egyptian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Many Japanese come from a common background, so they share many of the same beliefs and customs. This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came. Teacher's guide available.
The Russian calendar is filled with holidays most of which are based on religious holy days. This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired by the many cultures of South Africa's people. Teacher's guide available.
Visit a pumpkin patch and learn how pumpkins grow and how they are made into jack-o-lanterns. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell kids about this favorite symbol of the fall season.
In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how earthquakes happen.
In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how lightning forms and strikes.
In this book, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how tornadoes form.
In this book, early readers will learn how hurricanes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how warm and cold air interact over warm ocean waters to create hurricanes.
In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth.
In Rocks, beginning readers are introduced to the rock cycle, how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form, where we can find them on Earth, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how rocks form and change.
In Water, beginning readers are introduced to the water cycle, how water shapes the world, and how all living things depend on water every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how water supports life on Earth.
In Water, beginning readers are introduced to the water cycle, how water shapes the world, and how all living things depend on water every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how water supports life on Earth.
In Soil, beginning readers are introduced to soil, what it is made of, and how plants grow in it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how soil supports life on Earth.
In Rocks, beginning readers are introduced to the rock cycle, how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form, where we can find them on Earth, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how rocks form and change.
In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth.
It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the big community where they live.
