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"It's time to play . . . in the band! Some percussion instruments make deep, pounding sounds and others make tinkling rhythms. Which instrument is your favorite? Learn how percussion instruments make sound, explore the history of instruments, then learn all about different percussion instruments to pick your favorite. It's time to join the band with a powerful percussion instrument!"--
"From acting on Disney to winning three Grammy awards, Olivia Rodrigo is carving her own path to fame. And she won't let anything stop her from achieving her dreams. Olivia started acting at a young age, landing her first big role by age 10, and was soon starring in shows. But this was just the beginning! In 2021, she released her debut album, which earned her a spotlight in the music scene. This young star has so much she still wants to do--and she isn't afraid to do it! Learn about Olivia's jo
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the Oakland Athletics' World Series wins and losses. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Jimmie Foxx and Rickey Henderson. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the New York Yankees' World Series wins and losses. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary, and in
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the New York Mets' World Series wins and losses. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary, and inde
Meet Scarlett! She likes to ride bike, read, and play outside. Her dad died when she was young. Scarlett is real and so are her experiences with grief. Learn what it's like when a parent dies in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Scarlett sheds light on how her family grieved and what it's like to live without her dad. Scarlett's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-
Meet Max! He likes riding his scooter and playing with his dog. He also has epilepsy. Max is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
"Meet Joseph! He likes science and animals. His parents are divorced. Joseph is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his experience with parents splitting up in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--
"Meet Shaylee! She likes gymnastics, art, and reading. She was also a foster child. Shaylee is real and so are her experiences. Learn about life with a foster family and subsequent adoption in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--
"Mountains and cliffs tower over the land around them. Many formed over thousands or even millions of years and are still changing to this day. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key geology curr
"The mountain lion has sharp hearing and great eyesight, but not a strong sense of smell. The coyote also has fantastic hearing and eyesight. Both creatures have strong bites and sharp claws. They are fast runners. They will need all their senses and weapons for this fight. The mountain lion is big and strong, making her a tough opponent. The coyote is smart and moves fast. They both want the deer meat and control of this land. Only one will come out on top"--Provided by publisher.
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the Minnesota Twins' World Series wins and losses. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Kirby Puckett and Harmon Killebrew. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the Miami Marlins' World Series wins. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Josh Beckett and Gary Sheffield. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary, and index.
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series wins and losses. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championships. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Sandy Koufax and Jackie Robinson. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossa
Hit a home run with reading "rookies" in this franchise history of the Los Angeles Angels' World Series win. Approachable, elementary text and engaging photos explain the professional baseball team's records and memorable MLB championship. Vibrant, color-blocked layouts spotlight sensational players of different eras, such as Troy Glaus and Mike Trout. An "About the Team" page reviews important facts for young sports fans. Includes a table of contents, labeled images, glossary, and index.
Drift over! Learn about jellyfish through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
The Internet is a huge network that connects computers all across the world. It's used by billions of people. People use it to look up websites, send emails, and share photos and videos. Find out what the Internet is, how it works, and how to stay safe when using it.
Mountains are beautiful places to visit for sports or vacations, but many people live in them all the time. People who live high up in mountains have to cope with strong winds and thinner air. Find out what it's like to live on a mountain, from getting around on skis to growing food on steep mountain slopes.
"The claws are out now. The ultimate cat showdown is the battle between a lion and a tiger. Which cat has the sharpest bite? Which one will be the quickest to pounce? What will it take to win this epic fight? Lions and tigers live in different places: the lion in the African grasslands and the tiger in the forests of Asia. While the beasts battle, we will compare their size and speed, their advantages and disadvantages. Each round is scored until the ultimate victor emerges"--Provided by publish
"The battle of the sea creatures pits the leopard seal, a marine mammal predator, against a giant fish, the tiger shark. The leopard seal is one of the world's largest seals, but her opponent is nearly twice her size. Leopard seals have very sharp teeth, but are they any match for the shark's knifelike jaw? Which sea monster has more bite? Whose strength will prevail?"--Provided by publisher.