The title of this book sets the reader up for a personalized approach to the presidential election process. In this often humorous, but straightforward book, students are invited to imagine themselves as the candidate. Each step in the process is explained in an engaging manner, in which the author seems to be having a conversation with the reader rather than simply providing information. Inter…
"Home is the nicest word there is." These are the words of renowned Little House author Laura Ingalls Wilder. From the vast Kansas prairie to the cold Dakota Territory, Laura had many homes throughout her youth. It was only late in her life that she began to share her childhood memories through a series of unforgettable books. Students will enjoy learning about the life and adventures of Laura …
Students will learn all about the largest land animal on Earth. They will learn where and how elephants live and how they raise their young as well as the differences between African and Asian elephants. Maps and photographs support the text.
We depend on honeybees to pollinate the plants that produce our food. Beekeepers, farmers, and scientists want to know why honeybees started vanishing this century. The Case of the Disappearing Honeybees explores the mystery of colony collapse disorder (CCD), a worldwide problem that results in millions of honeybees disappearing without a trace every year. The book can also be used to teach stu…
Nicholas Winton was a remarkable and humble man. He saved the lives of hundreds of Jewish children threatened under the shadow of Hitler's growing power at the onset of World War II. Escape From the Holocaust provides a detailed account of Winton's heroic actions and the many lives he saved. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the use…
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." These are the words of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who learned as an enslaved boy that education and freedom go hand in hand. Students will follow his life story as they read this book and learn how Douglass's desire for his own freedom led him to become one of the most important civil rights leaders in the United States.
Do you like scientific experiments? Meegor and the Master is a fictional fantasy book in which a young man and his grouchy, domineering Master conduct a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis. The proud Master is so sure that his amazing discoveries will bring him fame and fortune that he doesn't bother to follow the scientific method during his research. His humble servant, Meegor, on the …
Goliath Beetles: Giant Insects provides students with a glimpse into the life of these special insects. From their anatomy to their African habitat, students will discover what makes Goliath beetles so special to the insect world.
Natural Wonders of the World teaches readers about five of the natural wonders of the world: the Grand Canyon, Paricutín, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier Reef. The book explains how the structures were formed and where they are located. Maps, charts, and photographs support the text. Students will also have the opportunity to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well…
In China, students will learn about many things that make the country special. They will learn about the history of China and its people, some of the animals that live there, and much more. Colorful maps and pictures enhance the text.