In a landmark 1969 decision, the Supreme Court asserted that students do not shed their constitutional rights when they enter the doors of their schools. However, for many students, it is still not cl
Kart racing isn’t just a ride in an amusement park go-kart—it’s an extreme racing sport not for the faint of heart! Readers will learn about all aspects of the open-wheel racing sport, from when it be
Analyzing text is one of the greatest skills a young reader can develop. This book helps readers gain an understanding of what it means to read a text for information, recognize point of view, and sea
Slavery is a sensitive topic in American history. This book provides resources and lesson plans for a week-long unit covering slavery, the Underground Railroad, and the abolition movement built around
Artist Lorenzo Pace participated in the civil rights movement and marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. His unique cultural perspective and first-person eyewitness account of the era is made immediate
Artist Lorenzo Pace uses his grandmother’s quilts in a powerful, personal, and artistic presentation of Harriet Tubman’s heroic participation in the Underground Railroad. The Pace family artifacts a
It may only be play money, but the games in this book can help students better understand how important financial literacy is in their real lives. Play-based lesson plans in the book cover topics incl
We all know the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, but too often we forget that the colonies were almost a year into the Revolutionary War by the time of the signing. Can you replicate hi
Descriptive text shows emerging readers interacting with circles on their tablets. Mastery of a shape is shown in a high-tech context, providing opportunities for the teacher to introduce technology.
This narrative nonfiction title provides a point of view and descriptions about a season and one of the fun activities kids love to do in the snow. Strong photo-text correlation reinforces the action.
This life science title introduces the real world of giraffes to amaze and engage children with nonfiction description. Opportunities abound to compare and contrast within the context of the natural w
Information about the familiar carrot helps build vocabulary and content knowledge about how vegetables grow. This descriptive life science title provides an example of cause and effect with strong vi
This life-science title describes this favorite fruit and how it grows. The text structure is descriptive, and kids will be helped with word recognition through their familiarity with the fruit and th
This STEAM-based text provides a procedural narrative to young readers. Photo illustrations show the creative process of an art project. Readers see collaboration between a teacher and a student.
In this book, elementary-school students get out into the fields to pick strawberries. They learn the stages of growth of strawberries, from seedling until the fruit is ripe and can be picked.
The compare-and-contrast text structure used in this title provides emerging readers with fundamental information about the physical world and how it works.
This narrative nonfiction text gives emerging readers basic life science information about a boy’s pet hamster. The illustrations and tightly correlated text help to build vocabulary.
Rabbits make great pets, and this strong narrative nonfiction text gives many examples of why this is the case. This title can stimulate discussion about animal behavior and the responsibilities of ow
A bird’s habitat is shown here to provide insight into the step-by-step nest-building process used by the bird to make a home for her young. Strong links between photo illustrations and text help buil
The sequential text structure of this title shows the intersection between art and physical science. It provides evidence of the process by which raw material is utilized to make art.
This cause-and-effect nonfiction title gives emergent readers facts about the weather and how and why rain falls. The water cycle is described in a sequential structure.
This explanatory text provides domain-specific vocabulary to describe a spider’s habitat. The function of the web in the environment is shown with strong photo illustrations and close-ups that allow f
Emerging readers immerse themselves in the world of dolphins and their behaviors as they interact with humans and each other. The text structure is descriptive, and the controlled vocabulary provides
Artist Lorenzo Pace uses his fascination with Douglass’s abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, to create an age-appropriate, sensitive narrative. His nonfiction text and primary-source material, alo
Sculptor Lorenzo Pace won the commission to create the African Burial Ground Memorial sculpture in New York City, which has at its base a replica of the lock that imprisoned his great-grandfather as a
Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning,
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but also for understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as perimeter and are
Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but for also understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as perimeter and are
This book will introduce readers to fractions through relatable contexts and clear explanations. Straightforward visuals will help students to fully grasp the concept of fractions as being multiple pa
Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning,
Bullying and school violence are two of the greatest issues in the forefront of today’s society. This book will guide readers through understanding how and why bullying happens, as well as how to cope
Fire tucks are common sights on the road, but how do they help firefighters do their job? Readers discover the answer to this question along with many other fun facts about fire trucks and the firefig
Native American culture has been passed on for centuries through the arts and crafts of each group. The Ojibwe made dream catchers, and fringed tunics were made and worn by the Sioux. Readers learn to
This book about working as an animator is sure to be a hit with creative kids. Readers will learn all about the different fields of animation, including television, video games, and movies. In this vo
This books keeps career-readiness in the forefront as it introduces readers to a stylish career as a fashion designer. Readers will learn about different roles in the fashion industry, as well as the
World War I and World War II both had a huge impact on the modern world. Readers explore the history of these wars in a very creative way—through making crafts inspired by these events in American his
Formula 1 racing—or F1, for short—is a popular racing sport enjoyed around the world. This book offers an insider’s look at F1 racing, covering the history of the sport, the excitement of Grand Prix r
