One Hundred Minutes to Better Basic Skills Provides 100 "Minutes" of 10 problems for students to complete within a short time period. Providing daily practice in key areas of grammar instruction, Grammar Minutes is a fun way to improve students' grammar proficiency and an instant assessment tool. Great for Test Prep! Now there's a way for students to practice their grammar skills, enhance their overall grammar proficiency, and have fun at the same time! Grammar Minutes Grade 4 provides students with practice in the following areas: * sentence structure * punctuation nouns * pronouns * verb tense * collective nouns * possessive nouns * linking verbs * helping verbs * adverbs * prepositions * prefixes * suffices * and more! Grammar Minutes Grade 4 features 100 "Minutes." Each minute consists of 10 grammar questions for students to complete within a short time period. This unique format offers students an ongoing opportunity to improve their own grammar proficiency in a manageable, nonthreatening manner. The quick, timed format, combined with instant feedback, makes this challenging and motivational assignment students will look forward to each day. Students become active learners as they apply grammar skills to a variety of question formats in key areas of fourth-grade grammar instruction.Key Features : i : One Hundred Minutes to Better Basic Skillsii : Provides 100 "Minutes" of 10 problems for students to complete within a short time periodiii : Providing daily practice in key areas of grammar instruction, Grammar Minutes is a fun way to improve students' grammar proficiency and an instant assessment tool

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Add this set of 100 informational text cards to your classroom routine and watch students' comprehension abilities skyrocket! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone must-know skills—in just 10 minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students identify main idea, make inferences, sequence events, compare and contrast, determine author's purpose, and more. The fascinating, fact-based content is sure to motivate all learners.Key Features : i : Reading comprehension skills will skyrocket with these 100 informational text cards—each containing a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions.ii : Locating age-appropriate, lively, high-quality, short informational text passages is a big challenge for teachers—we provide 100 in each book!iii : Cards feature a wide variety of text types to keep students engaged in varied practice.iv : Each book includes sample answers to help teachers quickly assess student learning.v : Cards allow for flexible use—questions can be responded to in writing or verbally.vi : Cards target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as making inferences, author’s purpose, and citing text evidence.

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Your students' comprehension abilities will soar with this big collection of no-prep, literary text cards! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone must-know skills—in just ten minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students master the concepts of character, setting, theme, mood, tone, point of view, and much more. Includes a variety of genres to motivate every child you teach.Key Features : i : Reading comprehension skills will skyrocket with these 100 informational text cards—each containing a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions.ii : Locating age-appropriate, lively, high-quality, short informational text passages is a big challenge for teachers—we provide 100 in each book!iii : Cards feature a wide variety of text types to keep students engaged in varied practice.iv : Each book includes sample answers to help teachers quickly assess student learning.v : Cards allow for flexible use—questions can be responded to in writing or verbally.vi : Cards target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as making inferences, author’s purpose, and citing text evidence.

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Fine-tune your students' abilities to cite text evidence with these easy and entertaining task cards! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone this must-know skill—in just ten minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students identify and effectively cite text evidence across a variety of genres. Content is super-engaging to motivate even your most reluctant readers.Key Features : i : Your students’ abilities to cite text evidence will skyrocket with these 100 high-interest cards—each containing a mini-passage and five key questions.ii : Cards allow for flexible use—questions can be responded to in writing or verbally.iii : Cards target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as inferencing, author’s purpose, and citing text evidence.iv : Content is highly engaging and written by a team of published, professional trade authors.v : Locating age-appropriate, lively, high-quality, short-text passages is a big challenge for teachers—we provide 100 in each book!vi : Cards feature a wide variety of text types to keep students engaged in varied practice.

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Your students’ comprehension-and writing-abilities will soar with this big collection of no-prep, task cards that teach all about figurative language! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone must-know skills-in just ten minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students master idioms, metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, understatement, irony, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and more. Perfect for ESL students and aspiring writers!Key Features : i : Cards allow for flexible use-questions can be responded to in writing or verballyii : Target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as figurative language, making inferences, and using context clues to determine word meaningsiii : Content is highly engaging and written by a team of published, professional trade authors

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Give students the strategies they need to determine the meaning of new words encountered in text without turning to a dictionary! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone this must-know skill-in just ten minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students use a range of context clues to arrive at a word’s meaning. Includes a rich mix of fiction and nonfiction passages. A great way to boost standardized test scores!Key Features : i : Cards allow for flexible use-questions can be responded to in writing or verballyii : Target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as figurative language, making inferences, and using context clues to determine word meaningsiii : Content is highly engaging and written by a team of published, professional trade authors

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Add this set of 100 text cards to your classroom routine and watch students’ comprehension abilities skyrocket! Each reproducible card contains a high-interest mini-passage and five key questions to hone must-know inference skills-in just 10 minutes a day. Cards provide guided support to help students learn to effectively read between the lines in both fiction and nonfiction texts. A great way to boost standardized test taking scores!Key Features : i : Cards allow for flexible use-questions can be responded to in writing or verballyii : Target tricky-to-teach comprehension skills such as figurative language, making inferences, and using context clues to determine word meaningsiii : Content is highly engaging and written by a team of published, professional trade authors

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Through the simple concept of an invisible mental and emotional bucket, Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness gives a very real and profound understanding of why people act as they do. This book teaches the"bucketfilling" language by examining a number of difficult subjects with colorfully-illustrated chapters, thought-provoking questions, and relevant real-life situations. Readers of all ages will learn and experience, through daily practice, the value of kindness, understanding, resiliency, and courage in a world that isn't always kind.Key Features : i : Gives a very real and profound understanding of why people act as they doii : Teaches how to keep mental and emotional buckets fillediii : Learn and master three very important rules for a happier lifeiv : Learn the value of kindness, self-control, resilience, and forgiveness in a world that is not always kindv : Bucket Fillers is committed to giving 50% of all proceeds to non-profits that serve children and families

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Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption. For ages 10 and up.Key Features : i : Holes, Paperbackii : Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatsiii : Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day, every day, digging holesiv : Ages 10 and up

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Maximize your students reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading.Key Features : i : Great way to maximize your students reading experienceii : Students have the opporunity to synthesize their ideas through a variety of post-reading activities.iii : 80 pages per book.iv : Provides activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements

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From the acclaimed Scholastic News magazines, this collection of compelling informational texts comes with a variety of comprehension questions, including multiple choice, short response, and essays. Each captivating article comes in three Lexile levels to support all students. Topics include bullying, a school on a bus, a modern-day gold rush, the search for Amelia Earhart, and more. Perfect for test practice!Key Features : i : From the acclaimed Scholastic News magazines, this collection of compelling informational texts includes comprehension questions—from multiple choice to essays.ii : Perfect for test practiceiii : Lexile levels provided for each textiv : Authentic texts, originally published in Scholastic News magazines

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From the acclaimed Scholastic News magazines, this collection of compelling informational texts comes with a variety of comprehension questions, including multiple choice, short response, and essays. Each captivating article comes in three Lexile levels to support all students. Topics include robot teachers, endangered species, Rosa Parks, internet-providing balloons, and more. Perfect for test practice!Key Features : i : From the acclaimed Scholastic News magazines, this collection of compelling informational texts includes comprehension questions—from multiple choice to essays.ii : Perfect for test practiceiii : Lexile levels provided for each textiv : Authentic texts, originally published in Scholastic News magazines

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This big collection of tiered reading-response sheets enables you to match the right activity with all your students—whether they're reading at level A, N, or anywhere in between! That means your students will be able to do skill-building, level-perfect seatwork while you work with small groups. That also means your students will build valuable comprehension and writing skills—independently. A must-have for all K-3 teachers with guided reading programs!Key Features : i : For ages 5 - 8ii : Grade K thru 3iii : By Rhonda Graff

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Offer young readers the opportunity to share their thoughts about their literary experiences. Our resource provides an easy-to-use breakdown of a novel to ensure student comprehension. Identify different describing words to show what you remember from the story. Draw your favorite character based on what you understood from the reading. Apply what you know by comparing a character from the book to yourself. Dissect the cover and title of the book to analyze how the story will unfold. Evaluate a character's behavior by writing up a report card. Become a set designer and create a movie from the events in the story. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, reproducible and hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Reproducible and hands-on activites including cross words, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key includediii : Highlights: Describing words, story main idea, story setting, cause & effect chart, character report card, predicting story outcomes and story pantomimeiv : Written to Bloom's Taxonomy initiative

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Step out on a farm and learn the true meaning of friendship among the animals. Use a variety of true or false, fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions to check comprehension. Sequence events from the story in the order that they happened. Students share their opinions on the lifespan of animals on a farm. Write the vocabulary word from the book next to its meaning. Write the name of the character next to their quote from the novel. Describe how Wilbur tried to make himself look 'radiant'. Predict what Charlotte's 'masterpiece' will be. Describe Templeton's character using examples from the book. Complete a Spider Web Map to list the main ideas of the story. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Charlotte's Web is a magical story about childhood, friendship, and loyalty. An eight-year-old girl named Fern saves the life of a newborn piglet named Wilbur and the adventure begins. Soon, Wilbur and the other animals in the barn cellar are a great part of Fern's life. Wilbur notices that everyone in the barn is busy except him. He becomes lonely and sad. A sweet voice comes out of the darkness of the barn cellar and says, "I'll be a friend to you." The voice belongs to a small gray spider named Charlotte A. Cavatica. Charlotte turns out to be a wonderful friend. She listens to Wilbur and enjoys his child-like ways. Soon he finds out what might happen to him when the cold weather comes. Charlotte promises to find a way to save his life. Through the wondrous writings in her web, Charlotte does save Wilbur's life. And because he is her true friend, Wilbur saves Charlotte's future.

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Learn about the choices people make with their money. This nonfiction book explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an exciting project, and other meaningful features. This 24-page full-color book explains what a payday is and what people may choose to do with their money. It also covers key economics concepts such as saving and spending, and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about the economy, money management, and wants vs. needs.Key Features : i : Explains what a payday is and what people may choose to do with their moneyii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students investediii : Covers key economics concepts such as saving and spendingiv : Includes colorful images, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to challenge students to make their own business plan

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Discover the meaning of culture! This nonfiction book examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, an extension activity, discussion questions, and more beneficial features. This 24-page full-color book describes how food, games, holidays, and more vary from culture to culture. It also covers relevant themes such as kindness and being different, and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about multicultural society, world studies, and diversity.Key Features : i : Describes how food, games, holidays, and more vary from culture to cultureii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interestediii : Connects relevant themes such as kindness and being different to students' daily livesiv : Includes vibrant images, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students learn about their classmates' cultures

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Let your heart be warmed by this unlikely tale of friendship and overcoming the odds. Offer a variety of options to review the material, from pre-reading to post-reading activities. Predict what will happen in the story prior to reading the events. Put events in order that they happened when Sophie came up with a plan to stop the giants. Find the synonym that matches the underlined vocabulary word in a sentence. Describe the BFG's movements in the shadows from Sophie's perspective. Students reflect on how the story ends and create their own giant to live in this world. List the characters and ways they were touched by dreams in a Dreamcatcher Graphic Organizer. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: The BFG is an incredible story about man-eating giants and one girl's plan to stop them for good. Sophie is a young orphan girl living in England. One night she is having a hard time sleeping. Deciding to sneak to the window and look out at the dark streets, Sophie sees something strange. An extremely tall man, sneaking about and looking into the upstairs windows of each home he passes. This man suddenly turns and sees Sophie. Attempting to hide under the covers of her bed, Sophie is quickly snatched up and taken to a strange world called Giant Country. There she meets her captor, the Big Friendly Giant. Sophie soon learns the horrifying truth of what happens every night around the world, and soon comes up with a risky plan to save all humans from the giants.Key Features : i : In this State Standards-aligned Literature Kit™, we divide the novel by chapters or sections and feature reading comprehension and vocabulary questions.ii : In every chapter, we include Before You Read and After You Read questions. The Before You Read activities prepare students for reading by setting a purpose for reading. They stimulate background knowledge and experience, and guide students to make connectiii : The After You Read activities check students' comprehension and extend their learning. Students are asked to give thoughtful consideration of the text through creative and evaluative short-answer questions and journal prompts.iv : Also included are writing tasks, graphic organizers, comprehension quiz, test prep, word search, and crossword to further develop students' critical thinking and writing skills, and analysis of the text.v : About the Novel: The BFG is an incredible story about man-eating giants and one girl's plan to stop them for good. Sophie is a young orphan girl living in England. One night she is having a hard time sleeping. Deciding to sneak to the window and look outvi : All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.

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This Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestseller is a beloved modern classic. Hoot features a new kid and his new bully, alligators, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes. Everybody loves Mother Paula's pancakes. Everybody, that is, except the colony of cute but endangered owls that live on the building site of the new restaurant. Can the awkward new kid and his feral friend prank the pancake people out of town? Or is the owls' fate cemented in pancake batter? Welcome to Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder!Key Features : i : By Carl Hiaasenii : For ages 10 and upiii : A beloved modern classic

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In this contemporary tale, a boy is reluctant to go to his family reunion, which he's sure will be boring. Vivid, poetic language and rich illustrations bring readers along for the boy's emotional journey, as he ultimately finds himself enjoying the large and joyous gathering in spite of himself. This modern kid's-eye view depiction of a Black American extended family celebrates the importance of kinship and intergenerational ties.Key Features : i : TIMELINESS: A contemporary depiction of a joyful Black American experience, with powerful language and evocative illustrations, to add to BLM and anti-racist picture book collections.ii : FAMILY: Celebrates the power of extended family and family traditions.iii : SOCIAL–EMOTIONAL LEARNING: A child's expectations are realigned when he learns that gathering with family can be more fun than staying home and playing video gamesiv : AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Ashleigh Corrin is the 2020 Ezra Jack Keats award-winning illustrator of Layla's Happiness, a Kirkus and SLJ star-reviewed children's book.

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Experience the rousing adventures of some of history's greatest saints. Their lives, depicted here in spectacular graphics, demonstrate that living our true faith is never dull but demands heroic courage and tireless strength. In these thrilling stories of saintly men and women you will meet: • St. Willibrord, the bold and fearless missionary priest who converted the people of the Netherlands despite the murderous threats of a hostile pagan king; • St. Margaret of Scotland, the young noblewoman forced to flee her own country, who found refuge in Scotland, where she became a wise queen devoted to service of the poor; • St. Stanislaus, the beloved Polish bishop who publicly condemned the vicious actions of his king and was killed for his bold stand against evil; • St. Rose of Lima, the young girl, admired for her striking beauty, who rejected her parents' demand that she marry and dedicated herself instead to a life of prayer and service; • St. Dominic, the brave priest who was staunchly committed to combating dangerous heresies and eventually founded one of the most influential religious orders within the Church. The glorious examples of these extraordinary men and women offer hope and inspiration, reminding us that, even in the darkest of times, a bold spirit and unwavering faith in God are the main weapons we need to win the strenuous battles of life.Key Features : i : By: Tod Smith, Ulises Arreola Palmera, Kevin West, Mark McNabb, Terry Pallot, Gordon Purcell, Jason Millet, Dan Davis, Edgar Salazarii : Pages: 120iii : Format: Paperback

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While out searching for food, fruit bat Stellaluna and her mother are attacked by a vicious owl. Stellaluna is separated from Mother Bat and taken in by a family of birds where she must put aside her bat habits to fit in with her new family. But one fateful flight when she is separated from her adoptive siblings, Stellaluna is reunited with her bat family and learns that even though we're different, we're very much the same.Key Features : i : Stellaluna is separated from mother bat and taken in by a family of birdsii : Teaches kids that even though we’re different, we’re very much the sameiii : Illustrations—packed with charming detailsiv : Big Book Seriesv : By Janell Cannonvi : 48 pages

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Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting a steadily increasing number of souvenirs from each exotic location! This rhyming story will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them to count along the way.Key Features : i : Travel around the globe, counting along the way.ii : 24 pagesiii : Beautiful illustrations from around the world.iv : For ages 4-8

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The Saints Chronicles bring vividly to life the stories of courageous Christians from the earliest days of Christianity to modern times. All four volumes of this Graphic Novel Series are packed with engaging texts and dramatic images that captivate and inspire readers of all ages. In this first volume, you'll dive into the life of Christianity's boldest heroes of the Faith, including: • St. Patrick, a young boy captured by Irish pirates and made a slave, only to escape and later return to convert all of pagan Ireland to Christianity. • St. Jerome Emiliani, the bold soldier who became a Christian while imprisoned in a dark dungeon, escaping to join the priesthood and lead a life in service to the poor and suffering. • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the wealthy New York widow who made vows of poverty and chastity, creating the very first Catholic schools in the United States and becoming America's first saint. • St. Henry Morse, the Catholic convert who became a priest and bravely spread the Faith in Protestant England, only to be arrested and martyred for being Catholic. • St. Joan of Arc, the thirteen-year-old-girl who God called to rally a demoralized army and lead the Catholic French to an overwhelming defeat of the English. The stirring adventures of these brave Christian souls remind us that God has in mind for each of us a unique mission, worthy of all our imagination and all our daring. Appealing to readers of all ages, these Graphic Novels will enhance literacy and promote content retention while introducing Catholic saints in a form that can be enjoyed again and again.Key Features : i : By: Tod Smith, Ulises Arreola Palmera, Kevin West, Mark McNabb, Terry Pallot, Gordon Purcell, Jason Millet, Dan Davis, Edgar Salazarii : Pages: 120iii : Format: Paperback

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These rocks can really roll! Well, most of them, anyway... Get ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. Except for poor Ricky, who quietly sat. You see, Rick couldn't roll, because one side was flat. His friends didn't get it, "Come Roll!" they would chant. So Ricky tried, but replied, "I'm sorry, I can’t." Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship. From the best-selling author of Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book comes this fun, funny and heartwarming that is loved by kids, parents and teachers alike. Combining the spirit of Shel Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again!Key Features : i : Works well as supplemental material for lesson plans for Rocks and Minerals.ii : Has a subtle message for parents of children with disabilities.iii : Story about friendship and perseverance.

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"Oh, my little one, I have great plans for you! I have chosen you to be a very important person whom I will always love." This beautifully illustrated, delightful story of an imaginary conversation between God and an unborn baby will lead children to see that from the very moment God gave them a soul at conception, He had great plans for them. In this charming odyssey of self-discovery, the child imagines himself as an astronaut, a baker, a farmer, a doctor, a teacher, a parent, and a child . . . important simply for who he is — a child whom God will always love.Key Features : i : By: Frank Fraserii : Pages: 40iii : Format: Hardback

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As her grandmother's health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.Key Features : i : DEATH AND DYING: Gently addresses the topic of loss in an age-appropriate way, and demonstrates how traditions can be used to carry on the memory of a loved one.ii : GRANDPARENT RELATIONSHIP: The love between grandmother and granddaughter is palpable throughout.iii : POETIC LANGUAGE: Lyrical text draws parallels between the turning of the seasons and the stages of life.iv : EVOCATIVE ILLUSTRATIONS: Claudia Navarro, illustrator of La Frontera, sensitively renders characters whose faces and body language convey a range of emotions.

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Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full. Rink and his family are treated as outcasts even though no one knows his strange botanical secret. But one day a new girl arrives at school, and Rink discovers she has some unique qualities of her own. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.Key Features : i : A social-emotional learning book about embracing our differencesii : 32 pagesiii : A great book to promote autism awarenessiv : For ages 4-10

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Meet a young prince who refuses to go to sleep! The entire kingdom comes out to lend a hand in this rhyming bedtime adventure. There is a hullabaloo of activity—jugglers juggling, magicians hypnotizing, dancers dancing—but it is the wonder of a good story that finally does the trick.Key Features : i : Even with everyone in the kingdom lending a hand, the Prince will still not go to bed! Is there anyone who can help the Prince sleep?ii : The cook brings biscuits, the maid brings hot milk and the physician brings medicine, but the young Prince will not sleep.iii : So the King and the Queen try an entire troupe of dancers, a mustached musician, a feather down quilt and even a cake! Still, the Prince will not close his eyes.iv : Will the strange woman at the palace gate hold the key to the Prince s slumber?

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This delightful rhyming book introduces Catholic children to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a fun and simple way—through her clothes! When Our Lady lived in Nazareth two thousand years ago, she was very poor and probably didn't have many nice things to wear. But now that she's in Heaven, she has an enormous mansion. And in that mansion she has an incredibly beautiful wardrobe filled with a great variety of dresses, veils, slippers, sashes, robes, rings and crowns. Over the centuries, Our Lady has visited the people of Earth many times. On each of these occasions she has dressed very differently. Our Lady's Wardrobe tells the story of some of her most famous apparitions, highlighting the clothes she wore and the things she did. By reading this book, children will not only learn about the Mother of God, but will also learn the main purpose of her life—to love and serve her son, Jesus Christ, and to lead others to do the same.Key Features : i : By: Anthony DeStefanoii : Pages: 40iii : Format: Hardback

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Joy feels and looks different for everybody. This 16-page children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—joy. This kid's book features a photo glossary, reading questions, and activities support teachers, parents, and PreK—Grade 2 readers. Joy feels and looks different for everybody. When do you feel joy? Instill a joy for reading while learning about the feeling with the children’s book I See Joy, part of the Life Through My Lens series. This children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives the reader a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—joy. The 16-page kid's book includes a photo glossary to help enhance vocabulary skills, and also includes reading tips for parents and teachers, as well as post-reading questions and activities. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Low-level readers introduce youngsters to different perspectives on important topicsii : Reading questions and activities support teachers, parents, and studentsiii : Photo glossary to support vocabulary developmentiv : 16 pages in paperback format

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The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy who decides to hit the road to find his father—from Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go To Birmingham—1963, a Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree. It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud's got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things. 2. He's the author of Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself. 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers advertising Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!! Bud's got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road to find this mystery man, nothing can stop him—not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.Key Features : i : The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy who decides to hit the road to find his fatherii : From Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go To Birminghamiii : 1963, a Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoreeiv : Bud, Not Buddy is one of America's most beloved books for children

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What are some of America's most iconic symbols? Learn about the history and meaning behind some of the United States' most important landmarks in the children's book U.S. Landmarks, Monuments, and Symbols. This kid's book takes students on a field trip across the country to explore the differing perspectives as to why some monuments in the United States are important. The travel book features a glossary, before- and after-reading questions, and an extension activity to enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Learn about the history and meaning behind some of the United States' most important landmarks in the children's book U.S. Landmarks, Monuments, and Symbols.ii : The travel book features a glossary, before- and after-reading questioniii : Includes a glossary and an activity for home or the classroomiv : 48 pages

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Community looks different for everybody. This 16-page children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful things—community. This kid's book features a photo glossary, reading questions, and activities support teachers, parents, and PreK—Grade 2 readers. Community looks different for everybody. What does community look like to you? Instill a love for reading while learning about diversity with the children's book I See Community, part of the Life Through My Lens series. This children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives the reader a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful things—community. The 16-page kid's book includes a photo glossary to help enhance vocabulary skills, and also includes reading tips for parents and teachers, as well as post-reading questions and activities. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Low-level readers introduce youngsters to different perspectives on important topicsii : Reading questions and activities support teachers, parents, and studentsiii : Photo glossary to support vocabulary developmentiv : 16 pages in paperback format

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Family life looks different for everybody. This 16-page children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful things—family. This kid's book features a photo glossary, reading questions, and activities support teachers, parents, and PreK—Grade 2 readers. Family life looks different for everybody. What is family to you? Instill a love for reading while learning about diversity with the children’s book I See Family, part of the Life Through My Lens series. This children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives the reader a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful things—family. The 16-page kid's book includes a photo glossary to help enhance vocabulary skills, and also includes reading tips for parents and teachers, as well as post-reading questions and activities. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Low-level readers introduce youngsters to different perspectives on important topicsii : Reading questions and activities support teachers, parents, and studentsiii : Photo glossary to support vocabulary developmentiv : 16 pages in paperback format

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Love and life look different for everybody. This 16-page children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—love. This kid's book features a photo glossary, reading questions, and activities support teachers, parents, and PreK—Grade 2 readers. If you look closely, love is everywhere. Where do you see love? Instill a love for reading while learning about the feeling with the children’s book I See Love, part of the Life Through My Lens series. This children's book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives the reader a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—love. The 16-page kid's book includes a photo glossary to help enhance vocabulary skills, and also includes reading tips for parents and teachers, as well as post-reading questions and activities. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Low-level readers introduce youngsters to different perspectives on important topicsii : Reading questions and activities support teachers, parents, and studentsiii : Photo glossary to support vocabulary developmentiv : 16 pages in paperback format

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Eating bugs might sound unusual to children in the United States, but people all over the world eat them. These insects provide an important source of protein, and many tasty recipes include them. Mexican author Judy Goldman shares facts about the many yummy bugs consumed in her home country of Mexico. Let's eat!Key Features : i : These insects provide an important source of protein, and many tasty recipes include themii : Eating bugs might sound unusual to children in the United States, but people all over the world eat themiii : Mexican author Judy Goldman shares facts about the many yummy bugs consumed in her home country of Mexico

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The children's book Carl Makes a Plan promotes positive perspectives on social/emotional issues, showing how Carl plans an entire birthday party for his friend using methods that suit his needs. The 24-page fiction book also includes a "words to know" vocabulary list and comprehension questions to keep the learning going. Carl was first introduced in our Katie Can series, based on our best-selling book of the same title. In the story, Katie becomes friends with her early-elementary classmate Carl through her familiarity with basic ASL. We are continuing with Carl's story in the new and inclusive Carl Can series. This children's book was reviewed by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Fiction for young readers promotes positive perspectives on social/emotional issuesii : Full-color illustrationsiii : Includes words to know and comprehension questionsiv : 24 pages

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What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning in the children's book Run For Office. This kid's book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter to them, and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning in the children's book Run For Officeii : Defines glossary words on the pages where they occuriii : Includes after-reading questions and an activity to help the reader further engage with the contentiv : Supports C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) social studies standardsv : 32 pages

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Deaf people can use their other senses to accomplish anything. The children's book Carl Enters a Contest promotes positive perspectives on perseverance and shows how Carl can work hard during a baking competition. The 24-page fiction book also includes a "words to know" vocabulary list and comprehension questions to keep the learning going. Carl was first introduced in our Katie Can series, based on our best-selling book of the same title. In the story, Katie becomes friends with her early-elementary classmate Carl through her familiarity with basic ASL. We are continuing with Carl's story in the new and inclusive Carl Can series. This children's book was reviewed by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Fiction for young readers promotes positive perspectives on social/emotional issuesii : Full-color illustrationsiii : Includes words to know and comprehension questionsiv : 24 pages

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The children's book Carl Goes on a Field Trip promotes positive perspectives on self-advocacy as Carl stands up for himself so he can participate during a field trip. The 24-page fiction book also includes a "words to know" vocabulary list and comprehension questions to keep the learning going. Carl was first introduced in our Katie Can series, based on our best-selling book of the same title. In the story, Katie becomes friends with her early-elementary classmate Carl through her familiarity with basic ASL. We are continuing with Carl's story in the new and inclusive Carl Can series. This children's book was reviewed by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Fiction for young readers promotes positive perspectives on social/emotional issuesii : Full-color illustrationsiii : Includes words to know and comprehension questionsiv : 24 pages

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Exploring Our Schools gives young readers a basic look into data collection and how it affects the public school and education system. This children's book includes text-based questions to develop reading skills and an extension activity that can be done at home or in the classroom. Each kid's book in the Data In Your World series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to data and how it is relevant to their lives in school and around their community. Also included are an index, glossary, before- and after-reading questions, and an extension activity. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Text and supporting graphs help students see the connection between school-related data and their own livesii : Includes before and after reading activitiesiii : Includes a glossaryiv : 48 pages

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Let the whole class read along! Great big version of a great big favorite! Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing in a colorful successor to Brown Bear that is complemented by artwork by an award-winning illustrator.Key Features : i : Let the whole class read alongii : Great big version of a great big favoriteiii : Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing in a colorful successor to brown beariv : Ages 2-5

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Math is everywhere-even in the forest! So let's go take a hike, but keep your eyes open. You may see birds, trees, bears, and... math! This 24-page photo-filled book will help young readers find animals to count, pine cones to sort, trees to compare, and more. Math in the Forest will get young readers to notice what other math is hiding on their path! This fun and unique Math on My Path series encourages beginning readers to notice early math concepts in familiar places. Open-ended prompts accompany vivid photos of kid-friendly places including the park, the library, and more. In "I Spy" fashion, readers are invited to observe each photo closely to find and discuss ways to apply math in the real world: counting, sorting, addition and subtraction, recognizing shapes, and more. Includes a photo glossary, after-reading questions, an after reading activity, and a hands-on activity that helps readers apply what they learned.Key Features : i : Supports state and national learning standards for mathematicsii : Activity helps reader further engage with book contentiii : Includes photo glossary, index, and an after reading activityiv : Math "I Spy" for beginning readersv : 24 Pages

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Clifford has a good heart, but whenever he tries to BE RESPONSIBLE and do good deeds for others, they always seem to backfire. In the end, he manages to save two children from a burning house, and then put out the fire. Finally, Clifford is a hero!Key Features : i : Written by Norman Bridwellii : Clifford teaches children to Be Big! Be Responsible!iii : Always a timeless classic

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Join Bear as he tries out different forms of transportation and has an adventure with each one. Part of the beloved Bear series that's delighted children for 20 years. Rhyme and repetition support the learning layers of travel and transportation, as Bear pilots a raft, a rocket ship, a sailboat, a bike, a steam train, and a carriage.Key Features : i : In print for over 20 years, the bestselling Bear series of books uses core concepts to support early learningii : 32 pagesiii : Rhyme and repetition build early literacy skillsiv : For ages 2-6

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Watch a film, keep fit and have fun with Debbie Harter's big, kind-hearted bear on his daily walks around town! With large type, an easy-to-remember rhyming text and bold artwork, this bright and busy picture book offers an excellent way of introducing the days of the week and basic local geography. A town map at the end of the story shows where Bear has been and features clearly labeled street and place names.Key Features : i : In print for over 20 years, the bestselling Bear series of books uses core concepts to support early learningii : 24 pagesiii : Rhyme and repetition build early literacy skillsiv : For ages 2-6

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This science book introduces children to the animal life cycle and how different baby mammals are born. It features new vocabulary, a photo glossary, an index, and reading activity to develop comprehension skills. What is the life cycle of a mammal? Learn about how mammals care for their young in the children's book What Will Be Born? This kid's book teaches your child about the science and biology behind different animals that they know and love. The science book features new vocabulary, a photo glossary, an index, and a reading activity to enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Activity helps reader further engage with book contentii : Includes photo glossary, index, and an after-reading activityiii : Incorporates Next Generation Science Standardsiv : Inquiry-focused content and activitiesv : 24 pages

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