Homes Around the World: Read-Along eBook


Book Description

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures definitions of "home."




Homes Around the World


Book Description

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures' definitions of "home."




Around the World Tales: Read-Along eBook


Book Description

Readers will be enchanted by this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional tales and folklore from around the world! With folk tales from Maori, Inuit, Indian, Turkish, Patagonian, and Fijian culture, each story is illustrated in a unique style to capture readers' attention and keep them reading from cover to cover. Fables include The Polar Bear Son, The Shark God, The Mouse Merchant, Why Whales Swim In the Sea, and more. The engaging text and short chapter format build reading comprehension and fluency.




Rain Forests Around the World: Read Along or Enhanced eBook


Book Description

Explore rain forests around the world! This social studies book details the climates and biodiversity of Earth’s major rain forests. Find out how rain forests have changed through time, and learn how to protect and preserve these natural lands. This teacher-approved book offers students opportunities to learn more about diverse rain forests, including the history of indigenous peoples in rain forests around the world. The book covers the geography, history, and resources of 6 major rain forests in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, important discussion questions, and other useful features, this book brings the wonders of Earth’s rain forests to life for students.




Homes in Different Places


Book Description

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purpose—to meet our basic need for shelter.




California in the 20th Century: Read-along ebook


Book Description

This nonfiction book focuses on the history and growth of California during the 1900s. Students will learn how the movie industry, agriculture, industry, sports, entertainment, and technology have contributed to California’s growth. This primary source text builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.




Goods and Services Around Town: Read-Along eBook


Book Description

Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.




Oceania: Read Along or Enhanced eBook


Book Description

Explore the beautiful and diverse islands of Oceania! This social studies book covers the islands of the South Pacific, including Australia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. The South Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of islands, and each one is unique. This teacher-approved book provides students with the chance to understand the lives of people from Oceania, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book incorporates the geography, history, economics, and civics of Oceania in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other key features, this book brings the blue waters and lush islands of Oceania to life for students.




Big Digs: Construction Site: Read Along or Enhanced eBook


Book Description

How do architects and contractors use math and geometry to help build a house? Readers will find out in this engaging nonfiction book that features bright images and charts, informational text, and intriguing facts that will familiarize children with cons




Changing Geography of the 20th Century: Read Along or Enhanced eBook


Book Description

Learn how 20th century history changed world geography with this social studies book that piques students’ curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of Pearl Harbor, nuclear weapon testing, a pro-communism poster, and a factory assembly line. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.