From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!
Delaware’s history is rooted in America’s beginning, but the state has come a long way since its colonial days! This fact-filled title covers Delaware’s history, people, land, and much more through approachable text and interesting facts. Engaging features highlight inventions developed in the state, profile a famous Delawarean, introduce a tasty recipe, and lay out the state’s most important historic moments. There is so much to discover in the First State!
Nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a peninsula surrounded by tropical waters. Popular with tourists seeking sand and sun, the state is also home to a varied landscape and plenty of cultural diversity. This fact-filled title covers Florida’s landscape, people, and history. Profiles highlight a famous face and common animal, while other features present a history of Florida’s native peoples, show off wildlife range maps, and more. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to explore the great state of Florida!
Welcome to Georgia! This title, full of vivid photos and engaging text, takes readers on a trip through the Peach State’s past and present. Chapters highlight Georgia’s landscape, native peoples, industry, culture, celebrations, and more. Maps show off the state’s cities and landforms, while other features help readers learn about a native animal, a favorite sports team, famous inventions, and a favorite recipe. The book concludes with a two-page spread that puts important Georgia stats in one place.
Much like its famed Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas is full of hidden gems! In this fact-filled title, students can learn about what makes this state special, from hot springs in the Ozarks to the rich diversity of Little Rock. Features map out the land, highlight important historical events, and examine current and future challenges facing the state. Find out what else Arkansas has to offer with this fun read!
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.
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.
When Colin accepts the job to clean up the graffiti in an upscale neighborhood he worries that he might be targeted by gangs. But he didn't expect to become a suspect in a series of robberies. Every time he is sent to clean up graffiti, the police are nearby investigating a crime. Colin knows he's done nothing wrong, but even he acknowledges his presence at the crime scenes looks suspicious. The only way he can clear his name is to figure out what is really going on.
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.
Homeland Security discusses why and how the Department of Homeland Security was created and the measures taken by the Department to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.
What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Cities, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in cities around the world. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.
What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Homes, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in today's homes. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.
Discover Resurrection Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Resurrection Bay is one of Alaska's top tourist destinations. Readers will experience its rugged shores and rocky islands, home to sea lions and harbor seals. They will explore the bay's deep coves, where humpback and killer whales thrive in the nutrient-rich waters. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of Resurrection Bay. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes sidebar, activity, glossary, index, and additional resources.
Discover Monterey Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay is teeming with a variety of plant and animal life. The bay is also home to an underwater canyon 11,800 feet deep, and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium promotes protection and conservation of marine life. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of Monterey Bay. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes sidebar, activity, glossary, index, and additional resources.
