What happens when you get a haircut? The phonemes /ear/air/ are featured in this title. Haircuts is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Rain forests are home to lots of amazing wildlife. From tiny poisonous frogs to beastly big cats, there are plenty of animals to discover in this book! Look inside to find out all about the rain forests and how to help them. Rain Forests is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
There are lots of stories about Vikings, and some of them are just not true! From fashion to food, now you can discover what it was really like to be a Viking. Vikings is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
You might have read stories about princesses and knights, but now you can learn the truth behind these tales! From finding out what life was really like in a medieval castle, to learning how to attack an enemy's castle, this book is full of secrets about real-life castles. Castles is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
From the Olympic Games to amazing mythology, we have gotten a lot from the ancient Greeks. Look inside this book to learn even more about what it was like to be an ancient Greek. Ancient Greece is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
In Trainers, beginning readers will learn what athletic trainers do and how they help athletes stay healthy. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show trainers leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about athletic trainers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trainers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Referees and Umpires, beginning readers will learn what referees and umpires do and how they enforce rules and keep sports fair. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how referees and umpires in different sports do their job. A comprehensive On the Job back matter feature highlights the career's main duties. Children can learn more about sports officials and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Referees and Umpires also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Announcers, beginning readers will learn what sports announcers do and how they help spectators experience and understand the game. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how announcers in different sports do their job. A comprehensive On the Job back matter feature highlights the career's main duties. Children can learn more about announcers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Announcers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Coaches, beginning readers will learn what coaches do and how they train, lead, and encourage their players and teams. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show coaches leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about coaching and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coaches also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mascots, beginning readers will learn what mascots do and what makes their job so fun, such as cheering with fans and competing in fun games. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show how mascots in different sports do their job as part of the team. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights each career's main duties. Children can learn more about mascots and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mascots also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
"Jojo, come dance!" Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips. Lola dances between the two poles easily, the same way she dances between their American and Filipino cultures--Jojo knows that dance! And finally, spinning and hopping to the rhythm of his life, he's dancing the tinikling! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories Collection.
It's a snowy winter's night in the city. The bedroom lights are off and it's time to settle down to sleep. But wait! What's that? Strange and scary sounds are coming from the streets outside. What can be making these sounds? Are monsters coming? Don't worry! All will soon be revealed. These monsters aren't here to frighten. They are here to help. Through rhyming text and atmospheric artwork, young readers can first imagine what might be making these mysterious sounds. Then a turn of the page identifies the actual "monsters"--vehicles and equipment like snowplows and garbage trucks--that help keep a city running smoothly. And now that all is well, it's time to go to bed! This clever concept is based on a bedtime ritual the author used with her own grandchildren to assuage their nighttime fears.
One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways.
Which came first is not a hard question when asked about America's national parks. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest, with an establishment date of 1872. This book teaches kids what the phrase “an oldie but a goodie” means as it highlights timeless beauty.
Artists view Yosemite National Park as a worthy subject because of its icons—granite domes, flowing waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Many try to capture these features when natural lighting adds dramatic effect. This book puts Yosemite in the spotlight for kids to ooh and aah over.
What does it take to draw a crowd? This book about Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an answer to this question as it profiles America's most-visited park. Kids learn how stunning scenery found in a convenient location having a rich history attracts an audience.
Of the 59 parks America counts as national treasures, Glacier National Park is often called the crown jewel. What makes the park especially brilliant? This book magnifies for kids the natural beauty of Glacier as it examines the park's glacier-cut landscapes and wealth of wildlife.
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.
