Bøger af Joe Rhatigan

Explore the story behind America's national anthem! This nonfiction reader explains the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the meaning behind its famous words. Includes a related fiction story glossary extension activity and more.

Teach students to speak up when they see something wrong or dangerous! This nonfiction reader will encourage students to stand up for what's right and protect their peers. Includes a related fiction story extension activity glossary and other features.

With this engaging reader students can imagine themselves hiking through the Rocky Mountains or meandering along the Colorado River. Details Colorado's geographic regions and landmarks as well as geography's role in the state's history and economy.

The classic nursery rhyme . . . now the beginning of a hilarious rhyming adventure for toddlers!Everyone loves and remembers nursery rhymes from their childhood. Each book in this series begins with a classic nursery rhyme, and then expands on it with lots of silly fun.  Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is one of the most recognizable and beloved nursery rhymes of all time. And while there are countless versions available in book form, this magical edition turns the rhyme into an unforgettable story young children will come back to again and again.  When four kittens wish to be closer to Twinkle, they devise different contraptions to launch them up, up, up in the sky! When their ideas don’t work, the kittens and Twinkle learn a valuable lesson about what it means to be a friend. At once hilarious and endearing, this book will give children the giggles as they read and re-read this new classic.

The classic nursery rhyme . . . now the beginning of a sweet and silly rhyming adventure for toddlers!Everyone loves and remembers nursery rhymes from their childhood. Each book in this series begins with a classic nursery rhyme, and then expands on it with lots of silly fun. Itsy Bitsy Spider is a classic nursery rhyme that children have been reading and enjoying for at least a hundred years. And even though there are other versions available in book form, this enormously entertaining edition turns the rhyme into a frolicking adventure featuring Itsy and many of his insect friends. Follow along as, once the sun comes back up for Itsy Bitsy, his caterpillar friends play leap frog in the trees, ladybugs play hide-and-seek, a beetle builds a swimming pool for his ant friends, and busy bees jump rope with a worm. There are giggles a-plenty as each turn of the page offers new surprises and super-silly situations. Share this re-imagining of the classic nursery rhyme with your children and make memories to last a lifetime.

Timothy Michael McCall is shocked when he is sent to detention. Imagine his surprise when he finds the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, Captain Hook, and the Evil Stepsisters are serving detention with him! Students will be captivated by this story told in verse that features vibrant illustrations and a short chapter format that build reading comprehension and fluency. This fiction reader uses a compelling poetry format to capture the attention of 4th grade students who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters.

In this modern, imaginative spin on the classic folk tale The Straw Millionaire, a boy begins with a rock and tries to trade his way up to a new guitar. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.

In this silly sequel to Goldilocks and the Three Beers, readers will discover how much Goldilocks learned about manners from the bears. Readers will be captivated by this beautifully illustrated story that puts a new spin on an old classic.

The Ultimate Brain Bender Activity Book challenges kids to draw more, think faster, and play harder with activities like "How Many Cats Can You Fit on the Couch," "Magic Number Squares," and more.

It doesn't have to be a celebrity, it doesn't have to be a big-name athlete: some of the most important and exciting people a kid can meet live right nearby, in his or her own hometown! These are the folks who quietly help keep us safe, grow our food, and motivate us with their success. And this engaging book explains who these world-changers are, what they do, why they're important, and how to make contact. Using a fun and appealing notebook-style format filled with lighthearted illustrations, it identifies individuals who might be cool to meet—from farmers and travelers to local entrepreneurs, politicians, and artists. Plus, it gives inquisitive strategies, interview questions, and research ideas, along with plenty of interesting tidbits, great quotes, intriguing profiles, blogs to check out, and Q&As. Every child will find something life-changing in these pages as they explore the lives of animal rescuers, scientists, writers, crafters, chefs, engineers, and so many more. They'll even learn about the teens and tweens who take an active role in making their communities better places—like Maya Shea Penn, a thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator, and writer who started her own company when she was only eight! Who knows where it will inspire a kid to go?

A modern retelling of the tale in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.