Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children’s literature. It focuses on topics that can be challenging or sensitive, ...

Learn about the problem of single-use plastic—and what to do about it. On his birthday, Nick challenges his friends to spend the day without using any single-use plastic. This means they bring their ...

This practical guide is designed to help students discover why words matter as they build vocabulary; gain confidence to spell new and difficult words; develop word recognition and process unfamiliar ...

At school or at home, whether to broaden their vocabulary or to feed their natural curiosity, children have been using the Junior Visual Dictionary for over 20 years. Covering a wide array of subjects, ...

Super Explorers take you deep into space to see the planets in our Solar System and beyond! Our Solar System has eight planets, five dwarf planets, and many minor planets. Most planets have at least one ...

Where did all our “stuff” come from? And where does it go when we’re done with it? Kids find out by tracking the life cycles of typical items in a school backpack—water, food, clothing, paper, ...

The extraordinary story of one of the most adaptable creatures on Earth. This fascinating book includes the life history of the House Sparrow and descriptions of how the Ancient Egyptians fed it to the ...

An introduction to the exciting world of bats! Ten young “bat citizens” who are invested in conservation efforts to save this important species are highlighted. Complete with index, glossary, and ...

Explore effective ways to build social emotional skills and help students make connections, question what they read, and reflect on their learning as they develop into stronger readers and learners. Critical ...

Moving Math is a resource that focuses on “moving” the teaching and learning of mathematics by shifting instruction and assessment practices. The book describes how using key thinking skills helps ...