"The experiences provided in these 38 lessons parallel the readings and tasks recommended by the Common Core State Standards. The main difference is that our lessons put student curiosity and engageme
"As we work within the Common Core, we must take care to not lose sight of meaningful teaching and learning. In working toward the new standards, kids are going to be doing hard things. But children c
Following the success of their Sentence-Composing series and their Grammar: A Sentence-Composing Approach series, Don and Jenny Killgallon present a new series, Paragraphs: A Sentence-Composing Approa
"This is no recipe book: I have tried not to be formulaic. Rather, I want to suggest the richness of options, the myriad possibilities open to the writer at any given moment. Young writers need to kno
STEM Lesson Essentials" moves beyond the rhetoric and provides knowledge, tools, models, and examples that make STEM a reality of teaching and learning in classrooms." " "-Rodger Bybee, Executive Dire
Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themsel
Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themsel
Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themsel
Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themsel
In the four short years since publication, the first edition of The English Teacher's Companion quickly became the instructional bible for English teachers. Covering the entire English curriculum, fro
"Just as rigor does not reside in the barbell but in the act of lifting it, rigor in reading is not an attribute of a text but rather of a reader's behavior-engaged, observant, responsive, questioning
""If students used structures that more closely tracked the movement of their mind, weaving their own slaloms between the twins of knowledge and experience, readers would be more inclined to lean in a
Enhance the effectiveness of your core reading program"Many children need more than a core reading program can offer. We hope our book puts a few more tools in your toolbox and that you'll be equipped
Smith et al., authors who help students use literacy to become active citizens, show teachers how to teach argument writing to middle and high school students, so they will exceed the Common Core Stat
"Your charts don't need to be perfect, just thoughtful. You don't even have to be able to draw. Just put the child before the chart." - Marjorie Martinelli and Kristine MrazListen to an interview with
Wilhelm et al., who help students use literacy to become active citizens, show educators how to teach the composition and reading of various types of informational texts (one of the three major types
An account of the life of Apache warrior and leader, Geronimo, including his role in the Apache Wars, his surrender at Skeleton Canyon, and his post-war life.
Chronicles the life and career of the noted aviator, with an emphasis on how her pioneering work in aviation opened the skies to women, and discusses her mysterious disappearance.
Presents the life of the African American poet, from his childhood and young adulthood to his entry into the literary world to his role in the Harlem Renaissance, and discusses his influence and legac
Introduces Chinese culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces indigenous Australian cultures; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the cultures are changing in the twenty-first century.
An account of the life of Pocahontas, including her tribal childhood, her encounter with John Smith, and her adulthood as an Englishwoman named Rebecca.
An account of the life of Sitting Bull, including his nomadic childhood, how he became the chief of the entire Sioux Nation, and his role at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
A series that introduces middle-grade readers to some of the most fascinating people who have played a role in the history of the United States, providing information about their childhoods, families,
Presents the life of the African-American activist, describing his difficult childhood, criminal activities and imprisonment, conversion to the Nation of Islam and later break with the organization, a
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history. Each book provides in-depth information about a famous primary source document and includes material about the
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history, with each book providing in-depth information about a famous primary source document and including material abo
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history. Each book provides in-depth information about a famous primary source document and includes material about the
Presents a history of the journals of Lewis and Clark, covering President Jefferson's intent for the explorers, and explains how the American Philosophical Society protects the original work.
Introduces Mexican culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces African cultures; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the cultures are changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Japanese culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Islamic culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
This fascinating series examines some of the most influential documents in U.S. history, with each book providing in-depth information about a famous primary source document and including material abo
