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The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392917

Sports offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.

The Quest for Speed: Vehicles

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392900

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Showdown: Players Around the World

Lesley Ward (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853419

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.

Race Cars

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034645

Whether racing around a paved track, down a straight lane, or across a dirt course, all race cars have one thing in common. They are chasing the checkered flag! No matter their shape or color, race cars are designed for speed. This title revs readers up as it winds through information about the parts and purposes of race cars.

Quarter Horses

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680809299

This title will focus on the unique history of the Quarter horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Early on in its history, the Quarter horse was known for its ability to run a quarter mile very quickly. They were soon out shined by Thoroughbreds in the racing world, but were easily trained in jumping, rodeo, polo, and more! Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

What Should I Do? On the Playground

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800624

Playground safety rules are explained clearly, and readers are taught how to avoid dangerous equipment and irresponsible children as they play.

Roller Coasters

Precious Mckenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918846

Simple text and photographs look at how roller coasters work.

Wave Pools

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918839

Simple text and photographs look at how wave pools work.

My Body Needs Exercise

Jenna Lee Gleisner (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536864

Introduces the different kinds of exercise and the benefits of physical activity on the human body while offering safe and healthy exercise tips.

Supercars

Peter Bodensteiner (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720754

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of supercars.

Stock Cars

Luke Colins (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720747

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of stock cars.

Motorcycles

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196996

This high-energy title introduces young readers to different kinds of motorcycles, including superbikes, street bikes, and dirt bikes. This dynamic new book also describes the basic parts and functions of various motorcycles. Decodable text and exciting photographs make this title ideal for young motorcycle enthusiasts.

Monster Trucks

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180582

Monster trucks are recreational, sports entertainment vehicles that are pick-up trucks with enormous wheels and suspension. People watch them in races and jumps, or tractor pulls and car-crushing derbies. Kids will learn about the design of this enormous vehicle!

Safety at the Playground

MaryLee Knowlton (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166937

Playgrounds are places to play and have fun, but don't forget to watch out for potential hazards. Not taking care on playground equipment and ignoring the rules can lead to serious trouble. Safety at the Playground makes learning to take care at the playground easy for children to understand.

Vert Skateboarding

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031798

Short for vertical, vert skateboarding is all about the risk of flight on a board. Skateboarders fly off the edges of an enormous halfpipe and perform tricks in midair. In this book featuring dedicated and creative athletes, struggling readers will see that hard work pays off and that reading can be fun!

Big Air Snowboarding

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031767

Twists, flips, and other tricks aren't enough for these snowboarders. They want to reach extreme heights! How fast and how high do these snowboarders go? What gear do they wear? Find out more about big air snowboarding in this heart-pumping hi-lo book.

Rally Car Racing

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031774

Winding roads, unpredictable weather, and high speeds give rally car racing its wild reputation. Drivers navigate through unfamiliar courses and slide around sharp corners to beat their competition. This action-packed book will stir up interest for even the most reluctant readers.

Snowboarding Slopestyle

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031781

Imagine riders carving down long slopes littered with difficult obstacles and snow piles. These snowboarders show courage, creativity, and endurance. Young readers will be swept away by the inspirational athletes of snowboarding slopestyle!

Slides

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963704

In Slides, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular piece of playground equipment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a slide works. An infographic explores the difference between kinetic and potential energy, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about slides using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Slides also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Trampolines

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963711

In Trampolines, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular backyard toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a trampoline works. An infographic explores the behavior of a trampoline's springs, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about trampolines using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trampolines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Bicycles

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963667

In Bicycles, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular children's vehicle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a bicycle works. An infographic illustrates how a bicycle frame distributes a rider's weight, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about paper airplanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Paper Airplanes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Boomerangs

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963674

In Boomerangs, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this flying toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a straight throw can make a boomerang fly a curved path. An infographic explains a boomerang's flight path, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about boomerangs using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Boomerangs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

What Do People Do in Winter?

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631376962

This Level 1 guided reader discusses human activities during seasonal change. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what activities people do in the winter season.

Keeping Cool in Summer

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631376870

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people keep cool in summer weather. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the actions of people and the tools they utilize to stay cool and healthy in heat.

What Do People Do in Summer?

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631376924

This Level 1 guided reader discusses human activities during seasonal change. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what activities people do in the summer season.