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My Life as a Hindu

Fleur Bradley (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901991

What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.

Bearing Arms and Tragedy: 2011 Tucson Shooting and Gun Control

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902103

The events surrounding the 2011 Tucson shooting did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of an eyewitness, a NRA member, and a vigil participant as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

A Torch for Freedom: Building the Statue of Liberty

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902097

The events surrounding the building of the State of Liberty did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a U.S. harbor worker, a French artisan, and a U.S. reporter as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Somalia

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346255

Somalia, a peninsula on the eastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 12 million people! This book introduces readers to the country’s landscape, wildlife, and people with bright, engaging photos. Leveled text helps the reader absorb detailed information with ease. Special features map important cities, introduce language, highlight a recipe, introduce important historical events, and more. Readers will come away with more understanding about the landscape, customs, and traditions of Somalia!

Jamaica

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346224

Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book’s colorful photos bring the country’s tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste of island life with this colorful title!

Poland

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346248

Explore landmarks, wildlife, and more in this book about the wonders of Poland! This book explores many facets of Poland’s past and present, from its landscape and wildlife to its language, customs, celebrations, and more. Engaging leveled text and colorful photos pull readers in, while special features map the locations of important cities, profile famous people, introduce an activity and a recipe, and place historical events on a timeline. Readers will soon understand all that makes Poland great!

Malaysia

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346231

Malaysia is a country spread across two separate land masses that are covered by a tropical rainforest. This title highlights the country’s diverse landscape and wildlife, its people and customs, and more! Leveled text and bright photos introduce the country, and special features profile animals, map the landscape, introduce the language, highlight a recipe, and introduce historical events. This engaging title will immerse the reader in Malaysia’s rich culture!

Austria

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346200

Austria is home to many of our favorite things - lederhosen, large forests, and rich musical traditions. In this title, leveled text and bright photos introduce Austria’s landscape, wildlife, customs, and more. Maps show off the country’s major cities and landforms, while other special features highlight a recipe, an animal, an activity, and more! Readers will have a new appreciation for beautiful Austria!

Ecuador

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346217

Can you picture the home of the blue-footed booby? With this title, readers can learn about it and the many other amazing creatures found in the wild of Ecuador! This book transports readers to Ecuador with captivating photos and details about the country’s people, language, landscape, and customs. Special features throughout the book will teach readers how to make a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, play a new game, and more.

Wisconsin

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341991

Get ready for a taste of America’s Dairyland! In this fact-filled title, readers can discover what makes Wisconsin great, from its booming dairy industry to its beautiful natural areas. Features map out the state’s important cities and landforms, examine historical events, highlight inventions from the state, and introduce a native animal. Take a trip to Wisconsin with this fact-filled title!

Wyoming

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648342004

Though it is famous for its cowboys, there is a lot more to explore in Wyoming! Students can travel from Yellowstone National Park to the Wind River Reservation and on to the Magic City of the Plains, Cheyenne, in this fact-filled title. Features include maps, a timeline, charts highlighting industries, and profiles of inventions from the state. Saddle up for a good time in this title about the Cowboy State!

Washington

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341960

From the snow-capped peak of Mount Rainier to the misty rain forests of Olympic National Park, Washington has plenty to explore! Take a trip to Pike Place Market in Seattle, sample favorite local foods, and delve into the rich history of the state with this fact-filled title. Features map out important landforms, highlight a unique animal, introduce a famous Washingtonian, and profile a favorite sports team. Get ready for a trip to the Pacific Northwest with this fun title!

Washington, D.C.

Colleen Sexton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341977

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States! This district is home to the U.S. government and many other landmarks that showcase the nation’s history. In this title, readers will discover what makes the district unique, including its communities, wildlife, food, celebrations, and more. In addition to engaging text, chapters include features that showcase a famous face, the Native American population, and a notable sports team. A timeline highlights important historical events, and a two-page fact summary includes statistics all in one place.

West Virginia

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341984

Welcome to West Virginia! This state, covered by the Appalachian Mountains, is full of beautiful landscapes, interesting history, and fun traditions. In this fact-filled title, readers will explore the Mountain State through informative text and colorful photos. Along the way, maps show off the location of landforms and cities, profiles introduce the Native American population, and a recipe highlights a favorite food. There is a lot to discover in West Virginia!

Virginia

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341953

Welcome to Virginia! In this fact-filled title, readers will go on a trip through the state’s history, landscape, traditions, and more. Maps show the location of Virginia’s landforms and cities, while other features highlight the state’s native peoples, wildlife, inventions, a popular sports team, and even a favorite food. The book concludes with a historic timeline and a two-page summary that puts all of Virginia’s stats in one place!

Texas

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341922

Texas is a huge state that features mountains in the west, coastline in the east, and just about everything in between! Readers can learn about the history, culture, people, and wildlife of the Lone Star State with this fact-filled title. Features examine important historical events, introduce native peoples, profile a famous Texan, and invite readers to try out a favorite recipe. Pull on your cowboy boots and get ready for a trip to Texas!

Utah

Emily Rose Oachs (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341939

From the red rocks of the Colorado Plateau to the towering Salt Lake Temple, Utah is a fascinating place! Readers can learn about the landscape, history, and people of the state in this fact-filled title. Features map out important places, show significant historical events, and allow readers to try out a favorite recipe. Take a trip to the Beehive State with this fun title!

Vermont

Colleen Sexton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341946

Covered in mountains and hills, Vermont is a beautiful New England state! But there is a lot to discover beyond the granite peaks. This fact-filled title covers Vermont’s history, industry, cultures, and much more. Maps detail the state’s landforms and cities, and a timeline highlights major events. Other features highlight Vermont’s Native American populations, inventions, and challenges. A recipe, sports team shoutout, and more provide additional fun. Pack up and get ready to explore the Green Mountain State!

South Carolina

Emily Rose Oachs (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341892

Get ready for a trip to beautiful South Carolina! Mountains and beaches make up much of this state’s landscape, but there is plenty more to discover. In this fact-filled title, engaging text and beautiful photographs combine to show off the state’s history, culture, industry, and more. Maps show important landforms and cities, while profiles highlight people and wildlife, a recipe introduces a favorite food, and a timeline puts history into perspective. There is a lot to discover in the Palmetto State!

South Dakota

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341908

South Dakota is famous for being the home of Mount Rushmore, but there is plenty more to explore in this state! This fact-filled title introduces readers to South Dakota’s history, landscape, industry, and culture through informative text and vibrant photographs. Along the way, special features highlight Native American tribes, call out wildlife, introduce South Dakotan inventions, and even teach readers how to make a favorite food!

Tennessee

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341915

From Graceland to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee has a lot of interesting places to explore! Readers can take a trip through this long state to learn about its culture, people, wildlife, history, and industries. Features include maps of important cities and landforms, a timeline of important historical events, a profile of a favorite animal, and a recipe for readers to try out on their own. Find out about all that Tennessee has to offer with this fact-filled title!

Oregon

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341854

The deep blue waters of Crater Lake are among the many wonders that Oregon has to offer! Readers can find out about the state’s landmarks, history, native peoples, festivals, and more in this fact-filled title. Features profile a famous Oregonian, introduce a native animal, highlight inventions from the state, examine historical events, and map out important cities and landforms. Head on over to the Beaver State with this engaging read!

Pennsylvania

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341861

U.S. history comes alive in Pennsylvania! Readers can learn about the state’s many historical landmarks, as well as explore present-day Pennsylvania’s industries, landscape, people, and wildlife with this fun title. Features introduce native peoples from the area, profile a famous Pennsylvanian, highlight a favorite sports team, and map out important cities and landforms. Take a trip to where the country began with this informative read!

Puerto Rico

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341878

From the tiny coquí frogs calling out in the rain forests to the waves washing on sandy beaches, Puerto Rico is a beautiful island! Readers can learn about the history, landscape, culture, and wildlife of this U.S. territory through stunning photos and informative text in this exciting title. Features map out the landscape, introduce an island animal, explore historical events, and highlight challenges facing Puerto Rico. Take a trip to Isla del Encanto with this fact-filled read!

Rhode Island

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341885

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has plenty to explore! Readers of this fact-filled title will discover the state’s history, landscape, culture, and traditions through engaging text and vivid photographs. Features highlight the state’s landforms, introduce its native peoples, show off its famous inventions, and even introduce a tasty recipe. Get ready for a trip to Little Rhody!