People of all ages learn to scuba dive for many reasons. For instance, they may want to see amazing habitats, swim with beautiful marine life, or explore shipwrecks on the ocean floor. Scuba takes a look at the history of diving: the equipment, how to get certified as a scuba diver, and the effects caused by diving. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect re…
Ever wonder how astronauts sleep in space? What about going to the bathroom? How do you eat when your food floats away? Life in Space answers these questions and more as readers learn about astronauts' daily lives aboard the International Space Station. A variety of photos, graphs, and sidebars illuminate this book's exploration of daily activities in weightlessness. Use this book to teach abou…
Talking to Each Other is a fictional story about a young girl named Amanda, her stepfather Chris, and her mother. While Amanda and Chris are able to communicate with few words, Amanda and her mother don't seem to communicate at all. This book provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of talking and listening to one another.
During the 1200s, horsemen from Asia called the Mongols established the largest land empire ever created. These conquerors expanded their empire by leveling entire cities, killing the people who dwelled in them. The warrior largely responsible for their success was Genghis Khan, who became the Universal Ruler of all of the Mongol tribes and created a unified nation. How did Genghis Khan become …
Sometimes, the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Picture languages have been around for thousands of years and continue to be used today. Say It with Pictures is a detailed look at the amazing picture languages of the ancient Mayan and Egyptian cultures. The book can also be used to teach students how to discern the author's point of view and to effectively summarize.
As a boy, Andre was intrigued with a map his grandfather shared with him that pointed to great treasures located in Lake Guatavita in Colombia. Years later, Andre's fascination remains as he embarks on an expedition to search the bottom of the lake. What treasures will he find during his journey? The Treasure of El Dorado is the action-filled story of Andre's discoveries and his deepened connec…
Whale sharks are the world's largest fish, but don't let the name fool you. These gentle giants are nothing like most other sharks. Students will enjoy reading about how these creatures eat, migrate, reproduce, and more. Maps and fascinating images support the text.
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…
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…
When we last met Charlotte, she was part of the Resistance, a group of rebels formed to fight Earth's alien invasion. In Alien Collective II: The Link, Charlotte begins to learn more about the reasons behind the alien invasion as she is given access to the alien Collective Link. And as she learns more, she has to come to terms with the situation and decide what she thinks is right. Engaging tex…