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Examining Primary Sources explores commonly studied historical texts by answering important questions about them: Why was it written? What does it mean? What was the impact? Each book examines the primary sourceùfrom the context, to the actual words, all the way to the impactùleaving readers with a comprehensive understanding of the document.
If you get a thrill from extreme outdoor sports and like to challenge yourself, this series is for you. Learn how to build your skills, and find useful information on equipment, gear, and sports tips. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
As of March 2016, planetary scientists have discovered almost 2,000 exoplanets-planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. Readers will learn about high-powered orbiting telescopes such as NASA's Kepler Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope; observatories such as the Geneva Observatory in Switzerland; and upcoming missions such as the 2018 launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, all of which aid scientists in their work to discover more solar systems and exoplanets. Profiles of and quotes from top planet hunters include those of Debra Fischer, Gordon Walker, and Geoffrey Marcy, among others.
Foundations of Our Nation gives readers an up-close look at the formative years of the United States. Each book offers an engaging description of historical events, along with a "Voices from the Past" feature that delves into a primary source. These books provide readers with an insightful window into the leaders and institutions that have shaped the United States.
In these hilarious guides for animal parents, read all about how animals raise their young. The fun Q & A format, lighthearted tone, and bright illustrations inform and entertain.
Experience Personal Power is a 4-book series to help young readers build personal power to feel secure and confident with themselves. Each book helps kids learn to act, feel, and speak in ways that foster a life of balanced activity and self-care. Research shows that kids who spend time in nature, make thoughtful food choices, practice mindfulness, and make thoughtful media choices generally do well in school. Readers will learn to call frequently on their personal power for self-monitoring, self-control, planning and prioritizing.
Ian is wild about science experiments and for his latest (number 256) he's building a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur--the leftover parts shouldn't be anything to worry about, right? When Wilbur dons his new pack and blasts off, he leaves a swath of chaos in his wake and nobody is happy, Wilbur least of all. What's a budding inventor to do?
While most health issue series are overly simple and incomplete, this middle grade series uses a survey of new science and technology as well as case studies and first-person accounts to illustrate how the body works, and how these conditions are compromises on the a healthy individual. It profiles the difficulties of living with these conditions and disabilities, its history and progress within treatment regimens. In the end this series gives helpful advice for the afflicted, their caretakers and friends, helping ensures lives are lived full and happy.
Build the Essential Literacy Skills for Reading Success with Direct Phonics Instruction. Explode The Code empowers educators with a complete systematic phonics program that harnesses the Orton-Gillingham approach to build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. Together with Beyond The Code's four-book series, research-based Explode The Code supports multi-sensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, and flexible instruction for students including English Language Learners. This proven program has helped millions of students gain early literacy skills.
Oiseaux, arbres, pierres, graines... Il y a tant de miracles de la nature juste devant chez toi! Cette collection aide le jeune lecteur à développer ses compétences en lecture tout en explorant le monde qui l'entoure. Ces livres offrent à l'enfant une expérience de lecture captivante et stimulante grâce à un vocabulaire adapté à son âge, des textes répétitifs et de magnifiques photos. La collection Explorateurs en herbe comprend des outils pour les enseignants ainsi que quelques éléments classiques des livres informatifs tels que des légendes, une table des matières, des mots à connaître et un index. • Birds, trees, rocks, and seeds. There are so many natural wonders waiting just outside your door! This series helps children develop reading skills while exploring the world around them. Tightly controlled vocabulary and repetitive text patterns work together with crisp and colourful photographs to create a reading experience that is engaging and supportive.