Describes the kinds of things that astronauts do, such as flying spacecraft and sleeping stuck to the wall, and discusses the education and training needed to become an astronaut.
An introduction to basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division includes games and activities that further illustrate each concept.
Using the model story of two siblings discovering an abandoned playground, describes the necessary elements to write a scary story, including foreshadowing, imagery, and building suspense.
Using the model story of a kitten with an offensive purr, describes the elements to writing a humorous story, including imagery, dialogue, and onomatopoeia.
Presents advice to help young readers compose their own fairy tales, personal and business letters, scary stories, poems, personal journals, and research papers.
Both real and fictional narrators serve as tour guides to introduce young readers to treasured objects that represent freedom and the American way of life to citizens and non-citizens alike.
Presents advice to help young readers compose their own poems, including twelve points on the use of rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, Onomatopoeia, and several poetic forms.
Describes the different things that can be accomplished in one minute, including tying shoelaces and jumping jacks, and explains how to tell time using hours and minutes.
Presents advice to help young readers compose their own fairy tales, including thirteen points on the use of setting, plot, character, dialogue, and other story elements and themes specific to the gen
Describes the proper etiquette and manners on the school bus, including being courteous to the bus driver, waiting patiently in line, and being nice to younger bus riders.
Describes the proper etiquette and manners in the school lunchroom, including being courteous to lunch servers, waiting patiently in line, and cleaning up after eating.
Teaches proper etiquette for a variety of childhood situations, from telephone calls and table manners to how to behave on the playground or in the library.
Describes the different ways to use the eight parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions, by placing the reader in fantastical situations.
Emma and Owen celebrate summer by going to the playground to investigate the new equipment, and while they are there they learn about summer from their friend Old Oak.
With their chirps and whistles, feathers and wings, birds are fun pets. But taking care of one can be a big job. Look inside this colorful book to find the tips you need to make bringing home a bird e
Here's the human body, from its head down to its toes, as you've never seen it before. From the smallest person to the tallest, this book is full of reasons why the human body is amazing - a
Describes the growth and development of a koala, from the moment she is born to the time she is ready to take care of herself, in a book that provides information about the physical characteristics, b
After years of trying to convince their eccentric neighbor to do things the way they do, the farmers of Pfeffernut County finally see that Farmer Cap might have some good ideas, after all.
Presents different ways in which a child can be courageous and not follow the crowd, from asking for help with a difficult subject in school to telling classmates to stop making fun of someone in the
Presents an introduction to the rain forests of the world, the variety of animals and plants that live in them, and the human behavior that threatens their existence.
Demonstrates what constitutes good manners on the playground, including waiting for a turn, listening to and following the rules, and showing good sportsmanship.
