In Mushrooms, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of mushrooms. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, where to find it, and whether or not it is safe to touch or eat. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a mushroom with its name. Children can learn more about mushrooms and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mushrooms also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Flowers, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of flowers. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, such as petal color, kinds of stems, and where and when it grows. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each image of a flower with its name. Children can learn more about flowers and how to identify them online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Flowers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Animal Tracks, beginning readers will learn to identify different forest animal tracks. Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animal's tracks, while accompanying photos show both the tracks and the animal feet or bodies that left them. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each set of tracks with its animal owner. Children can learn more about forest animals and tracks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animal Tracks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in China today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of people across this vast country are observed in the many different festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Chinese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
India's culture is a blending of religion and ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the culture of India's former ruler, Britain. This interesting book describes how Indian traditions, beliefs, and rituals mixed with British influence have resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Indian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Mexico's culture is a unique mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native Maya and Aztec peoples, and the religion and culture of Mexico's Spanish conquerors. This interesting book describes how the blending of native and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas. Teacher's guide available.
Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled Egypt in different periods of history. This interesting book describes how ancient traditions, beliefs, and rituals combined with modern influences into the festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Egyptian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Many Japanese come from a common background, so they share many of the same beliefs and customs. This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came. Teacher's guide available.
Hang the stockings and sings some carols - it's Christmas time! Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza it has become today. Young readers will learn all about Christmas, including its beliefs and customs.
The Russian calendar is filled with holidays most of which are based on religious holy days. This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.
On September 17, 1787, a handful of Americans signed a historic document that helped organize a structured government for the United States and recognized the rights of its citizens. This national holiday celebrates the most important document in the history of the United States - its Constitution. This exciting book will educate children on a crucial turning point in American history.
En esta guía para cuidar tu cuerpo encontrarás cuándo y cómo lavarte las manos, cómo cuidar tus dientes, por qué es importante dormir bien, qué hacer cuando te sientes enfermo, y mucho más!
South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired by the many cultures of South Africa's people. Teacher's guide available.
There's more to this spooky festivity than carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. Halloween explores the history behind this yearly custom, including its roots in ancient Celtic tradition, as well as the costumed and candied evening it is today.
En esta guía sobre el cuidado de tu familia encontrarás, qué hacer cuando te enojas con un miembro de tu familia, qué es un árbol genealógico, cómo se cuidan los miembros de la familia entre sí, por qué a veces las familias cambian, y mucho más!
Thanksgiving explores in colorful detail this national holiday, from mashed potatoes and gravy to the religious observances. Learn the history of Thanksgiving, from its first pilgrim celebration in 1621, to its celebration in modern day.
Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. from how he fought racism and led the civil rights movement in the United States to his tragic death and how he is remembered now around the world. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
Find out about the life of American poet and writer Maya Angelou and her work as an activist in the US civil rights movement. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family?
People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?
Paco wants a snack. He has a good idea to drink some milk. He thinks Coco would like to drink milk, but that is not a good idea. This book introduces the new sight words “toma,” “quiero,” and “unos” and the digraphs rf and mbr.
Paco’s teacher reads a new story to the class. It is sad. All of the kids in the class do not like the story. Why would she read them a sad story? Tomorrow will be a better day for Paco’s class. This book introduces the new verbs “lee,” “muere,” “cree,” and “tiene” and the vowel blend ae.
Paco gets to play in his first soccer game. He will run with his team. He can kick the ball hard. Even when he falls down, he can get back up. Will Coco help him play soccer? No matter what, it will be a good game. This book introduces the new verbs “Corre,” “pasan,” “dale,” “levántate,” and “tuve” and the vowel blend ae.
Paco and Zita are ready for school. Zita has her backpack. Paco has his lunch. The school day will bring lots of fun things, including music class. It will be a good day! This book introduces the new verbs “camina,” “crees” and “temenos” and the digraphs ch, rz, and rt.
