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Learn to decipher what news is real and what s fake! Discover how
to tell the difference between reliable and unreliable news
sources. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like
democracy and truth. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home
learning to explore fake news, bias, and finding reliable sources.
Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic
and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion
questions, and a Civics in Action activity designed to get students
thinking and talking about social issues.
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.
Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they
did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams.
Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls
with equal opportunities to play sports. This nonfiction book
explores the history and impact of Title IX, and engages students
in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and
literacy skills. Important text features include a glossary, index,
and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity
direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order
thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional
reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns
with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in
reading.
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Staying Dry (Paperback)
Heather Schwartz
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Discovery Miles 2 400
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Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They
look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when
it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in
collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book
will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world
examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect
for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the
engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with
career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields.
Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will
appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas?
This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from
plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in
the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian
Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM
topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM
challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students
step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM
career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees
working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects,
this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages
6-8.
Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create
different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too!
Introduce students to basic concepts with this book that will
engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and
literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this
full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover.
Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces
students to simple informational text features including a
glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.
Every day, ordinary people are thrown into circumstances they
didn't expect and never wanted. Those who act with courage and
determination transform the lives of those around them. They put
their own lives in danger and become heroes. Read the inspirational
stories of six men, women, and children who took action without
concern for their own safety, and be captivated by their bravery!
Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color
informational text features high-interest content. With TIME
content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as
a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in
reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading
skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase
understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking.
Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional
reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this
fascinating text!
Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of
intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series
features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for
different learner types. Students will learn about the fascinating
life and times of Pocahontas. This informational text includes
captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will
increase students' reading comprehension and literacy. It aligns
with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and
prepares students for college and career readiness.
What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it
their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast.
They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms,
such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is
important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM
career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,
this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while
engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world
examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it
features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a
makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering
design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice
from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover
engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content
that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology,
Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Two students receive an unusual math assignment involving origami.
With help from their grandmother and some fraction and division
know-how, they'll conquer the challenge! Packed with factual
information and high-interest content, this math book uses
real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and
reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions
that challenge students to develop their math skills. A
problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to
reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this
leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids
ages 10-12 and is especially appealing to reluctant readers.
Do you want to set your imagination free? Do you want to dream up
amazing ideas and incredible inventions? You can! This book is all
about getting creative. Anyone can do it. So get ready to start
thinking outside the box! This full-color nonfiction reader will
engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary
terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and
a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy
skills. This text aligns with national and state standards and
features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students
engaged in learning.
Lexi is so over seventh grade. She's stuck in a remedial gym class
with other overweight students. She's also stumped for ideas for a
playwriting contest. Then life gets even worse when some girls find
her diary and begin quoting from it. But then, maybe having her
writing quoted to her isn't such a bad thing after all. This
32-page realistic fiction book will capture the interest of
reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text. It features
full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.
Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class,
especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a
trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic
day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way.
This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and
explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This
hi-lo book will capture the interest of kids who enjoy graphic
novels involving time travel, tragic events, and historical
fiction.
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