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In Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, author JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. introduces children to the wonders of their own brains. Through lively text and colorfully illustrated diagrams, children come to understand the integral role they play in stretching and shaping this powerful organ. Classroom activities in this instructional unit encourage children to reflect upon their experiences as individuals, particularly those related to personal success and areas for growth. The instructional activities also enabl

Dinosaur Lady is a beautiful and brilliant picture book that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists. It also includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts! A Common Core State Standards Aligned Activity Guide for Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4.

This book engagingly leads readers around the world following a drop of water-whether as steam or snow, inside a plant or animal, or underground-teaching the wonders and importance of the water cycle. Geography topics and four pages of science about the qualities of water are included.

A Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner! Being global means… Experiencing other traditions Celebrating diversity in people Opening your mind to new possibilities Join children from around the world as they play, sing, and travel, trying all types of food and experiencing other traditions. Living respectfully and peacefully with one another, they celebrate diversity, see how their actions affect another person's experience, and come to understand that being global means being a citizen of the world. Mor

In What Does It Mean To Be Present?, author Rana DiOrio shares diverse opportunities through which children can think and act consciously in the present moment. The book addresses more serious topics and offers a springboard for teachers to develop children’s exploration of what it means to be “present,” including making mindful choices to: - Be more aware of others, and their needs, through listening and observation - Patiently focus on what is happening in the moment - Enjoy the opportunities

Written by two brain experts, this STEM picture book is packed with fascinating science and fun facts about the importance of sleep that will have kids excited to get a good night's rest!Go to sleep and grow your brain!During the day, your brain helps you do things like eat, walk, play with friends, and learn new things—and using your brain helps it stretch and get stronger. But did you know that you have the power to grow and train your brain just by going to sleep? In fact, while you're restin

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle brings his soccer 'A' game in this sensational sport series for middle grade readers.Born and raised in a small town, 12-year-old Leo has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane...but he knows his soccer dreams will take him far. Rock star, Olympic goal, dragon-slaying kind of far, with his pet lizard Messi by his side. So when a professional scout extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, the Academy for

This empowering picture book teaches readers that even great ideas sometimes get a NO—but that NO can actually help great ideas become the best ideas! A Common Core State Standards Aligned Activity Guide for Grades Kindergarten, 1, and 2.

This uplifting picture book tells the amazing true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlonMinda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the c

A dandelion can teach much about seeds and seasons and cycles-and the big world that a wind-blown seed can travel-but it also can make us appreciate the challenges it must overcome. This gorgeous book is at once simple and profound. You may be surprised and pleased by the questions and observations of your children after reading this together.

Being an entrepreneur means . . . asking, “What if?”... saying, “Yes, I can!” when others are saying, “No, you can’t.”... loving to learn and being curious. Being an entrepreneur means identifying a need and being brave and determined enough to create an innovative solution. Through the activities in this discussion & activity guide, students will learn to ask "What if?" and to demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit through determination, creativity, and confidence. How can they make a differen

In What Does It Mean To Be Green?, author Rana DiOrio explores the myriad realms in which children can develop an understanding of how to protect the Earth and its treasured natural resources. From there the book addresses more serious topics and offers a springboard for teachers to develop children’s exploration of what it means to be “green,” including making conscious decisions to: - Conserve natural resources such as water and energy - Use alternate forms of transportation that limit pollut

ILLEGAL is a powerfully moving graphic novel by New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels that explores the current plight of undocumented immigrants. This guide includes discussion questions and activities, a reading diary template, and more to help you plan a lesson on immigration, the global refugee crisis, and/or graphic novels. ABOUT ILLEGAL: Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt

Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A mischief of mice has gone missing on a blustery fall day. Now a scurry of squirrels is scared, while a band of coyotes howls nearby. Did an unkindness of ravens do something mean? Could a prickle of porcupines possibly help? Luckily, a sleuth of bears comes along to help solve the mystery.

A delightful rhyming picture book that combines the science of squirrel hoarding with the fun and friendliness of hide and seek.Follow along as one squirrel hides seeds, nuts, and berries that her neighbors will seek later! Scientific back matter about squirrel hoarding and different squirrels from around the world included. Brrrrr! It's getting colder now.My coat begins to grow.Time to start my winter stashBefore the freezing snow!All my friends like stealing food,Which isn't very kind.I'll be

In What Does It Mean To Be Global?, author Rana DiOrio creates a launching pad for young children to ask questions about the greater world and its peoples. The book addresses more serious topics and offers a springboard for teachers to encourage children’s exploration of global awareness, including knowing that: - Community is a group of people with common interests - Citizens are members of a global community - Cultures are communities that share values, beliefs, and customs - Values are what p

Survivors of the Holocaust tells the true stories of six children who survived the Holocaust in a graphic non-fiction novel form. This educator guide provides questions and activities to help children read and understand the text.

This uplifting picture book tells the amazing true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlonMinda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the c

A Common Core State Standards Aligned Activity Guide for All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, and a foreword from Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins. About the Book:Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change—even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things like go to school or eat lunch in the cafeteria. With her family’s encouragement she goes to p

Curiosity and coziness shine in this modern picture book about the pumpkin life cycle.A picture book full of heart and hominess, The Pumpkin Seed's Secret reveals the life cycle of a pumpkin with clever and cozy rhyme. With each page turn, the pumpkin becomes something new – it's a seed, a flower, a house, a face, and more! Extensive back matter on pumpkin life cycle stages, other fun pumpkin facts, and a recipe are included. A perfect book for home and school libraries! A pumpkin is a seed.A p