Introduces vegetables' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add vegetables to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.
Provides advice for smart and safe Internet use, including safe searching and safe use of social media, and explores the role of the Internet in modern life.
Discusses why manners are important, gives advice for behaving politely in many situations, and provides simple rules for good manners.
Explores what happens when a family decides to move and provides strategies for adjusting to a new home, neighborhood, and school.
Discusses why words matter and provides scenarios showing examples of what a person can say in a variety of situations.
Discusses what happens when a pet dies, explores ways to remember a pet, and provides strategies for coping with grief.
Explores what makes a good friendship and provides advice for making friends and being a good friend.
Explores what it means to be sad and angry and provides advice for understanding, letting out, and controlling these feelings.
Explores what happens when parents divorce and provides strategies for coping with a changing family.
Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Readers are presented with an overview of the Philippines' geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Learn about the life of Theodore Roosevelt and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.
Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works.
Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its continued importance to Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Orion and variations of the myth, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Orion, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Cassiopeia and her daughter Andromeda, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Cassiopeia, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including their history and importance for Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
A very simple introduction to the sport of tennis, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Television reporters are some of the most recognizable faces and personalities in our community. We tune in to hear about everything from local weather to major world events. This title helps children learn more about the fast-paced career of TV journalism and gives them a glimpse of the amazing work reporters do even when the camera isn't rolling.
From the Great Smoky Mountains' hazy clouds to Civil War reenactments at Shiloh, there's lots to see and do in Tennessee! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Tennessee special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
