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Sugar White Snow and Evergreens
By Susan Swan, Felicia Sanzari Chernesky. 2014
Maple-sugaring season is the perfect time to visit a local farm! As a family takes a sleigh ride, they see…
a bright red cardinal and a snowman with an orange carrot nose, and they learn how tasty amber maple syrup is made. After a morning full of color, they share pancakes and maple syrup in the farmhouse! Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's cheerful, vibrant verses are accompanied by Susan Swan's gorgeous collage art.Investigate Materials: NYLON
By Nomad Press. 2011
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using…
simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Words to know, interesting facts, and fun photography help early learners explore the properties of nylon. Asking such questions as What is nylon and where do we get it? and Why is nylon slippery?, this book uses scientific inquiry to determine the characteristics that make it different from other textiles.Investigate Materials: WOOL
By Nomad Press. 2011
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using…
simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Including photographic examples, interesting facts, and important words related to wool, this interactive exploration uses a question-and-answer approach that allows youngsters to make discoveries about this rough fabric and its similarities and differences with other materials.Soccer World Spain
By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Journeying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through the…
world's most popular sport: soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes and witnessing the many fiestas that are celebrated there, readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime. Activities generated from each chapter include learning a phrase in each of the different languages that Spain recognizes, making a sand-drip sand castle to understand the concept of surface tension, and creating a time capsule unique to a family's culture and era. Readers will also have the opportunity to research a real project in Spain through which they can give back and make a difference in this fascinating country.Go, New York, Go!
By Duopress Labs. 2018
A subway car whooshes, an airplane roars, and a police car goes weeeoooeee, weeeoooeee on the streets of New York.…
In the city that's always on the move, this lively book puts the little ones in the driver's seat with a cacophony of sounds right on the city streets. The pages feature classic fire trucks, diggers, motorcycles, and boats that circle the island, as well as bicycles (ding-ding!), skateboards (swish!), and abundant strollers in the park. This book will surely charm any young vehicle enthusiast and the many tots that love New York.Taxi: A Book Of City Words
By Giulio Maestro, Betsy Maestro. 1990
On the Farm: A Can-You-Find-It Book (Can You Find It?)
By Heidi E. Thompson. 2021
Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the farm. Kids will discover the different animals, machines, and buildings found…
on a farm in these full-color photo puzzles. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The…
Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common CoreUp, Down, and Around the City (The World Around You)
By Christianne Jones. 2022
Zoom! The elevator zips from the bottom floor to the top floor of a tall building. Beep! Beep! The subway…
stops for people to get on and off. Using bright photographs and interactive, rhyming text, this picture book will help young readers discover position words while exploring the city.Fire Trucks (Wild About Wheels)
By Nancy Dickmann. 2022
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment…
needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.Snowplows (Wild About Wheels)
By Nancy Dickmann. 2022
Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep…
drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young readers will learn about the main parts of snowplows, how they work, and where these important vehicles are used.Police Cars (Wild About Wheels)
By Keli Sipperley. 2022
Lights flash and sirens sound! A police car is on its way! Police cars keep our roads and neighborhoods safe.…
Police cars are fast and carry equipment for fighting crime. Young readers will find out about police cars, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.Delivery Trucks (Wild About Wheels)
By Nancy Dickmann. 2022
Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are…
delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.Tow Trucks (Wild About Wheels)
By Nancy Dickmann. 2022
A car breaks down on the highway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry…
broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.City Buses (Wild About Wheels)
By Nancy Dickmann. 2022
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus!…
City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of city buses, how they work, and why they are important to cities and the people who ride them.Robots on the Farm: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #515)
By Katie Woolley. 2022
This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed…
with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Robots on the Farm is a non-fiction text reporting on how robots are used in farming. The simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Southern Baby
By Violet Lemay. 2015
Here come the southern babies, ready to give you a tour of their home in this appealing board book. Spirited…
and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in the south. From big cities to small towns, farms and locations by the sea, this educational and entertaining read is an essential welcome to the hospitable and sweet little-citizens of the south.And the fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Turn the page to find oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips, to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds
By James Maguire. 2006
What the bestselling Word Freak did for Scrabble this riveting narrative now does for the National Spelling Bee …
Here is a captivating slice of Americana--part sporting event part absorbing human drama and part celebration of the magic of words Every spring in the nation s capital after a starting pool of 10 million kids narrows to 250 finalists America s top young spellers face off in a nail-biting contest So electric is the drama that millions of viewers tune in to watch ESPN s live telecastBut this national obsession is much more than a sporting story--and this first-ever narrative nonfiction book about the National Spelling Bee immerses the reader in unique subculture portraying the endearing fraternity of brilliant eccentric young word nerds who vie for a gold trophy a hefty check and a glorious moment of national fame Author James Maguire who like the contestants is an inveterate word nut captures the agony and glory of this singularly American event He profiles the top five spellers across the country exploring their hopes and dreams-and strategies for winning--as they prepare for their moment in the spotlight American Bee takes readers behind the scenes at the National Bee providing a narrative thrill ride as the tension mounts round by roundFutbol Mundial Espana
By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Viajando al país que ganó la Copa Mundial FIFA 2010, este manual instructivo explora la cultura de España a través…
del deporte más popular del mundo: el fútbol. Desde ver un partido increíble entre los rivales de primera categoría FC Barcelona y Real Madrid hasta explorar paisajes volcánicos de las islas y participar en las muchas fiestas que se celebran allí, los lectores acompañan al jugador de fútbol profesional Ethan Zohn para una experiencia inolvidable. Algunas de las actividades en cada capítulo incluyen aprender una frase en cada una de las lenguas habladas en España, hacer castillos de arena de goteo para comprender el concepto de la tensión superficial y crear una cápsula de tiempo única a la cultura y la era de una familia española. Los lectores también tendrán la oportunidad de investigar un proyecto real en España a través del cual pueden ofrecer algo a la sociedad y hacer una diferencia en este país fascinante.Seed, Soil, Sun: Earth's Recipe for Food
By Cris Peterson, David R. Lundquist. 2010
Seed, Soil, Sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Once again, noted author Cris Peterson brings both wonder…
and clarity to the subject of agriculture, celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal. Using the corn plant as an example, she takes the reader through the story of germination and growth of a tiny corn seed into a giant plant reaching high into the air, with roots extending over six feet into the ground. This American Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture Book of the Year also discusses the make-up of soil and the amazing creatures who live there--from microscopic one-celled bacteria to moles, amoebas, and earthworms. David Lundquist's stunning photographs bring an immediacy and vibrancy to the seemingly miraculous process.