Wildlife Rescue informs readers about the rehabilitation of injured animals. It tells readers what to do if they find an injured animal and describes the many steps that are taken to rehabilitate these animals. The book also discusses disaster rescues and the release of rehabilitated wildlife.
The Velveteen Rabbit tells the poignant story of a toy animal's longing to become real. When the stuffed rabbit's owner suffers from a serious illness, the toy provides companionship and comfort through his fevers and chills. Although the velveteen rabbit isn't as expensive as some of the boy's other toys, the boy develops a close relationship with his toy, and their unconditional love helps th…
Ali Baba's quaint life as a woodcutter will never be the same after he discovers a secret stash of treasure hidden away by a band of robbers. Although he and his wife attempt to keep the treasure a secret, Ali's brother learns of the riches, and soon great troubles unfold. Ali Baba is an Arabian folktale that provides students with opportunities to analyze characters' choices and actions and th…
King Richard III ruled England over five hundred years ago, but researchers only recently found his grave under a parking lot in Leicester, England. In The Bones of a King, students will learn about the controversies surrounding Richard III's time on the throne, his death, and how he was later portrayed as well as how scientists confirmed the identity of the remains.
This book presents readers with a unique text structure—that of a local newspaper publishing letters to the editor. Members of a local community share their opinions both supporting and opposing expansion and renovation of the local zoo. Through these letters, readers are presented with the pros and cons of the issue of whether zoos should exist or be abolished. Readers can decide for themsel…
Batter up! Each October baseball fans sit on the edge of their seats and anxiously await the high point of the Major League Baseball season: the World Series. This best-of-seven playoff series is rooted in a rich history filled with amazing athletic feats and baseball superstars. The Wonderful World Series is a detailed text that relates the history and highlights of this exciting tournament.
The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls every part of the body, from breathing to writing a symphony. In The Amazing Brain, students will learn how different parts of the brain perform different functions, the methods scientists use to learn more about the body's incredible control center, and most importantly, how to care for their own brains. Students will also have the opportunity t…
Condors: Giant Birds covers many interesting facts about these graceful flyers. From condors' eating habits to their near extinction, students will enjoy reading about these amazing creatures. Vibrant pictures and maps enhance the text.
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 …