California has come a long way from its Spanish mission beginnings! Today, this diverse state is a leader in farming, technology, and entertainment. Readers can learn all about the Golden State, from its natural wonders to its favorite foods, festivals, and sports teams through leveled text and colorful photos. Features profile a famous Californian, introduce a favorite animal, map out important places, and allow readers to test a recipe from the state. Get ready to explore the great state of California with this fun read!
Colorado is famous for its towering Rocky Mountains, but it is also home to booming industries, tasty foods, and fun festivals! Readers can learn about all these and more in this fact-filled title. Engaging infographics introduce native groups from the area, highlight inventions from the state, map out the land, and profile a favorite animal. Check out Colorful Colorado with this fun read!
Connecticut packs a lot into its small size! Readers can learn about the Constitution State’s unique foods, variety of wildlife, and favorite festivals in this informative title. Features include maps, a timeline, an introduction to inventions from the state, and profiles of a favorite sports team and famous Connecticuter. From the sea to the mountains, this fun title has Connecticut covered!
Perched on the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a state with a lot to offer. Students can learn about the state’s people, industries, wildlife, and favorite foods in this fact-filled title. Features map out the landscape, take readers through the history of the state, and highlight a famous Alabaman. Head down south to learn about the Yellowhammer State in this fun read!
Alaska is filled with wild beauty, from its rugged mountains to its sparkling coastal waters. But that is just a small part of what makes this state great! Students can learn about Alaska’s industries, native peoples, history, and favorite sports in this informative title. Features highlight inventions from the state, map out important places, and introduce a favorite animal. Take a trip to the Last Frontier with this fun title!
From the Grand Canyon to Navajo Nation, there is a lot that makes Arizona unique! Learn about the state’s natural wonders, Native American cultures, famous festivals, and much more in this informative title. Features highlight Arizona’s history, landscape, a famous Arizonan, and a favorite sports team. Students will enjoy learning about this diverse state in this fun title!
Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe! In this title, fluent readers can explore all that this beautiful country has to offer. Vibrant photos and activities bring the nation to life, exploring the Ukraine’s landscape, customs, wildlife, and more. Features such as a timeline, a map, a wildlife profile, a recipe, and an activity add even more excitement to this engaging title. Readers will come away with new knowledge of life in the Ukraine.
Turkey is a country with a rich cultural heritage. This peninsula country joins the continents of Asia and Europe together. Turkey’s customs, culture, landscape, and more are on display in this title for fluent readers. Special features introduce readers to the country’s language, climate, and landscape, while engaging activities highlight Turkish recipes and activities. Readers will enjoy this thorough exploration of all that makes Turkey great!
The island nation of New Zealand offers fascinating culture and remarkable beauty! In this engaging text, fluent readers will explore all that this country has to offer. Each chapter details a different aspect of life in New Zealand through engaging text and vibrant photos. Special features such as a recipe and an activity provide a hands-on experience to further engage readers!
High within the peaks of the Himalayas is the country of Nepal. This small country boasts a rich cultural heritage. In this title, readers will learn all about it. Nepal’s beauty and culture come to life through vibrant photos and engaging text. Special features such as a map and a timeline provide a visual aid, and a recipe and activity give readers hands-on experience!
Off the coast of mainland Africa lies the island nation of Madagascar. The people of this island share the land with a wide variety of wildlife. In this leveled title, each chapter teaches fluent readers about a different aspect of life on the island. Vibrant photos offer a visual, and special features such as a recipe, an activity, and a timeline bring Madagascar to life for readers!
Honduras is a tropical country with a rich history and culture. From the volcanic highlands to the Pacific lowlands, this country's natural beauty is a sight to behold! Readers will experience this and more in this title all about what Honduras has to offer. Special features including a recipe, a language tutorial, and an activity give readers a hands-on experience with the rich culture of Honduras.
Percentages, decimals, and equivalent fractions are all very helpful tools in running a business--even a store in the mall! This informative title introduces readers to percentages, teaching them the basics of the concept of percentage and how to calculate them. Percentages can also be written as decimals or fractions! Children will learn how to use all three and convert them back and forth through helpful mathematical charts, engaging practice problems, STEM themes, an accessible glossary, and easy-to-read text!
Elena, Amy, and Fiona band together for an exciting adventure. Tío sends them back to ancient Rome, where a witch is being accused of taking the form of an evil creature. Is this witch real? Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger? Join the girls on a breakneck adventure through the city of Rome in all its glory—from the Colosseum to the Market of Trajan. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Rome. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
This book provides a peek into the career of a woodworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for carving wood, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a pastry chef. It covers the history behind the career, the process behind their sweet creations, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a potter. It covers the history behind the career, the process for creating pottery, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a leatherworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making leather products, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a florist. It covers the history behind the career, the process behind their floral creations, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a glass blower. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making blown glass, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a cheese maker. It covers the history behind the career, the process of making cheese, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world the pyramids of Giza remain relatively intact, but through ancient texts and legends, the other six wonders come to life.
From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, Chinese New Year is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs throughout.
Counting Our People, is a new addition to Cherry Lake's Citizens and Their Governments series. This book, released to coincide with the US census, will help the reader understand the history and importance of counting our people and the impact it has on the way we govern.
