Crafts from the Past
Illuminating craft projects present an around-the-world kaleidoscope of culture–allowing readers to travel, in their imaginations, to places long ago and far away. Covering such diverse cultures as the ancient Chinese, ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks, and ancient Indians, each book delves into the...
The Ancient Chinese
The ancient Chinese—the civilization that invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things—is incredibly rich in tradition and history. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture through their reading of this...
The Ancient Chinese
The ancient Chinese—the civilization that invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things—is incredibly rich in tradition and history. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture through their reading of this...
The Ancient Egyptians
The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypt’s Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the dista...
The Ancient Egyptians
The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypt’s Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the dista...
The Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece has had an impact on much of our culture, especially the concepts of democracy and theater, the tradition of Olympic sports, and the famous myths that are still a focus of today’s movies, books, and TV shows. These fascinating aspects of the Greek civilization are examined as well as ...
The Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greece has had an impact on much of our culture, especially the concepts of democracy and theater, the tradition of Olympic sports, and the famous myths that are still a focus of today’s movies, books, and TV shows. These fascinating aspects of the Greek civilization are examined as well as ...
The Ancient Indians
The civilization that developed near the Indus River thousands of years ago was one of the first successful cultures. The people of India have always celebrated the rich history of their ancestors. Various religions like Buddhism, ancient texts such as the Vedas, and the natural environment includin...
The Ancient Indians
The civilization that developed near the Indus River thousands of years ago was one of the first successful cultures. The people of India have always celebrated the rich history of their ancestors. Various religions like Buddhism, ancient texts such as the Vedas, and the natural environment includin...
The Ancient Romans
Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associate...
The Ancient Romans
Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associate...
The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple...
The Aztecs
Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple...
My First Adventures: Set 2
Young readers are eager to discover everything they can about the world around them. In this continuation of our popular series, readers are introduced to new places and people in a way that is sure to keep them entertained as they learn. Watching a baseball game and going on an airplane, beginning ...
My First Adventures: Set 2
Young readers are eager to discover everything they can about the world around them. In this continuation of our popular series, readers are introduced to new places and people in a way that is sure to keep them entertained as they learn. Watching a baseball game and going on an airplane, beginning ...
My First Adventures: Sets 1 – 2
The world is full of new things to discover. In this collection of our popular series, readers are guided in discovery through stories of everyday adventures. Using a fictionalized approach, beginning readers explore the fun behind real-life experiences, including a trip on an airplane and a visit t...
My First Trip on an Airplane
Using a fictionalized approach, readers follow one family’s journey from the airport to the air, learning new words and fun facts with each turn of the page. Colorful illustrations and accessible text show readers how much fun it is to fly in an airplane. A picture glossary helps strengthen vocabula...
My First Trip on an Airplane
Using a fictionalized approach, readers follow one family’s journey from the airport to the air, learning new words and fun facts with each turn of the page. Colorful illustrations and accessible text show readers how much fun it is to fly in an airplane. A picture glossary helps strengthen vocabula...
My First Trip on an Airplane
Using a fictionalized approach, readers follow one family’s journey from the airport to the air, learning new words and fun facts with each turn of the page. Colorful illustrations and accessible text show readers how much fun it is to fly in an airplane. A picture glossary helps strengthen vocabula...
My First Trip to a Baseball Game
Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballpark—from the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary...
My First Trip to a Baseball Game
Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballpark—from the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary...
My First Trip to a Baseball Game
Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballpark—from the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary...
My First Trip to the Aquarium
Beginning readers take an exciting and educational look at sea creatures using a fictionalized approach. Readers will follow along as one family visits an aquarium and discovers the incredible marine life that is waiting to be seen inside. Through the use of accessible text and a helpful picture glo...
My First Trip to the Aquarium
Beginning readers take an exciting and educational look at sea creatures using a fictionalized approach. Readers will follow along as one family visits an aquarium and discovers the incredible marine life that is waiting to be seen inside. Through the use of accessible text and a helpful picture glo...
My First Trip to the Aquarium
Beginning readers take an exciting and educational look at sea creatures using a fictionalized approach. Readers will follow along as one family visits an aquarium and discovers the incredible marine life that is waiting to be seen inside. Through the use of accessible text and a helpful picture glo...
My First Trip to the Beach
Using a fictionalized approach, readers join a family as they explore the sand, sun, and waves at the beach for the first time. Colorful illustrations capture the vibrancy of the beach in a way that is sure to captivate beginning readers. Easy-to-follow, accessible text and a useful picture glossary...
My First Trip to the Beach
Using a fictionalized approach, readers join a family as they explore the sand, sun, and waves at the beach for the first time. Colorful illustrations capture the vibrancy of the beach in a way that is sure to captivate beginning readers. Easy-to-follow, accessible text and a useful picture glossary...
My First Trip to the Beach
Using a fictionalized approach, readers join a family as they explore the sand, sun, and waves at the beach for the first time. Colorful illustrations capture the vibrancy of the beach in a way that is sure to captivate beginning readers. Easy-to-follow, accessible text and a useful picture glossary...
My First Trip to the Farm
A farm is a very busy place, and beginning readers discover why with the story of one class’s visit to a working farm. They learn fun facts about the food that we get from farms and the animals that call a farm their home. Using a fictionalized approach, readers discover all that this exciting place...
My First Trip to the Farm
A farm is a very busy place, and beginning readers discover why with the story of one class’s visit to a working farm. They learn fun facts about the food that we get from farms and the animals that call a farm their home. Using a fictionalized approach, readers discover all that this exciting place...
My First Trip to the Farm
A farm is a very busy place, and beginning readers discover why with the story of one class’s visit to a working farm. They learn fun facts about the food that we get from farms and the animals that call a farm their home. Using a fictionalized approach, readers discover all that this exciting place...
My First Trip to the Fire Station
Beginning readers will be continually engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a...
My First Trip to the Fire Station
Beginning readers will be continually engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a...
My First Trip to the Fire Station
Beginning readers will be continually engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a...
My First Adventures / Mis primeras aventuras: Set 1
Young readers are eager to know all they can about the world around them. In this bilingual series, they discover the places and people that play important roles in communities. Using a fictionalized approach, this engaging series allows readers to explore the fun stories behind real-life experience...
My First Adventures / Mis primeras aventuras: Set 2
In every community, there are exciting places and experiences waiting to be discovered. In this continuation of our popular bilingual series, beginning readers explore real-life experiences through accessible language and bright illustrations. Accessible text, presented in both English and standard ...
My First Adventures / Mis primeras aventuras: Sets 1 – 2
In this collection of our popular bilingual series, readers explore the people and places that make real-life experiences fun. Engaging text is displayed in both English and Standard Latin American Spanish. Through accessible text, presented in a fictionalized manner, beginning readers follow along ...
My First Trip on an Airplane /Mi primer viaje en avión
Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common...
My First Trip on an Airplane /Mi primer viaje en avión
Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common...
My First Trip to a Baseball Game /Mi primer partido de béisbol
Baseball is introduced to English language learners in way that is both educational and enjoyable. This fictionalized account allows readers to experience the thrills of an action-packed baseball game—from arriving at the baseball park to watching a batter hit a home run. Beginning readers discover ...
My First Trip to a Baseball Game /Mi primer partido de béisbol
Baseball is introduced to English language learners in way that is both educational and enjoyable. This fictionalized account allows readers to experience the thrills of an action-packed baseball game—from arriving at the baseball park to watching a batter hit a home run. Beginning readers discover ...
My First Trip to the Aquarium /Mi primera visita al acuario
Presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this fictionalized approach to an aquarium visit allows beginning readers to discover for themselves fun facts about aquariums and the animals that live in them. They are introduced to a variety of amazing sea creatures—including colorfu...
My First Trip to the Aquarium /Mi primera visita al acuario
Presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this fictionalized approach to an aquarium visit allows beginning readers to discover for themselves fun facts about aquariums and the animals that live in them. They are introduced to a variety of amazing sea creatures—including colorfu...
My First Trip to the Bank / Mi primera visita al banco
A bank is an important place in a community, and English language learners discover why in this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book explains how banks work through the engaging story of one child’s visit. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American...
My First Trip to the Bank / Mi primera visita al banco
A bank is an important place in a community, and English language learners discover why in this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book explains how banks work through the engaging story of one child’s visit. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American...
My First Trip to the Beach /Mi primer viaje a la playa
English language learners discover what fun can be had at the beach, including playing in the sand and jumping in the waves. A variety of exciting activities are presented to readers in this fictionalized account of a relatable childhood experience. Beginning readers learn interesting facts about th...
My First Trip to the Beach /Mi primer viaje a la playa
English language learners discover what fun can be had at the beach, including playing in the sand and jumping in the waves. A variety of exciting activities are presented to readers in this fictionalized account of a relatable childhood experience. Beginning readers learn interesting facts about th...
My First Trip to the Dentist / Mi primera visita al dentista
Using a fictionalized approach to this common childhood experience, beginning readers and English language learners are guided through a basic dental exam. Readers discover how dentists keep our teeth healthy and clean. Accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish ex...
My First Trip to the Dentist / Mi primera visita al dentista
Using a fictionalized approach to this common childhood experience, beginning readers and English language learners are guided through a basic dental exam. Readers discover how dentists keep our teeth healthy and clean. Accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish ex...
My First Trip to the Doctor / Mi primera visita al médico
Trips to the doctor help keep us healthy and strong, and English language learners see why in this engaging bilingual book. Readers meet the people who work in a doctor’s office and see what happens during an annual checkup as this fictionalized account allows them to follow along on one child’s vis...