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This fact-filled nonfiction title allows early elementary readers to explore the lush rainforests of the world. Readers will learn make their way from the forest floor to the understory, all the way to the canopy!

Explore signs students encounter in everyday life! This fun nonfiction reader gives examples of relevant signs and explains their meanings. Includes a fiction piece related to the topic, an extension activity, vibrant images, and other helpful features.

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.

Explore the story of a civil rights icon! This reader's meaningful text features, exciting images, related short fiction piece, and "Civics in Action" activity will inspire students as they learn about John Lewis and his fight for justice in America.

When this family goes on a camping trip in the Rocky Mountains, they discover they have a lot left to learn about the state of Colorado. Make Colorado's history, economy, government, and geography exciting for students with this Reader's Theater story!

Help students discover what it means to be an engaged citizen! This book provides meaningful connections to students' lives and encourages them to explore the past, present, and future of Colorado government.

Discover the story behind the great state of Colorado! This book explores Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. Includes vibrant images, engaging text, and a meaningful extension activity.

Discover the exciting and complex economy of Colorado! This book not only provides meaningful connections to students' lives, but it also crafts a fascinating account of Colorado's diverse economy.

Connect media to students' daily lives! With this nonfiction book, students can learn to tell fact from opinion when examining media in all its forms. Includes key text features, a related short fiction piece, and a meaningful "Civics in Action" activity.

Teach students the history behind the phrase "We the people" with this nonfiction book! Students can examine the Preamble to the Constitution in a fun and meaningful way. Includes a fiction story related to the topic and other key features.

Help students understand how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist! This nonfiction reader includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, exciting images and text features, and a meaningful "Civics in Action" activity.

Teach students about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, and a "Civics in Action" activity.

Show students that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and gives examples of American heroes. Includes a glossary, a related short fiction story, and more exciting features.

In this nonfiction book, students will learn how creativity and volunteerism go together. With a related fiction story, glossary, and other features, this book shows students how communities across the United States creatively solve problems.

Teach students about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book's vibrant images, fiction story related to the topic, helpful index, and other key features will help explain elections and civic duties in an easy-to-follow way.

With the power of petition at their fingertips, Americans have the ability to make a difference. This nonfiction book explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to create change. Includes a related fiction piece, glossary, and other tools.

In this historical fiction book, Mary Shelley and her husband Percy travel to meet Lord Byron at his home by Lake Geneva, Switzerland. When Lord Byron challenges his guests to write a ghost story, Mary's story is inspired by a dream she had of a doctor, working in his lab on a dark, stormy night. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that recreates the fateful trip that lead to the creation of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. With compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format, this hi-lo reader is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.

This science reader introduces students to the concept of heat energy. With easy-to-read text and detailed, vivid images, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms like molecule, conductor, and energy. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Learn about six amazing animal advocates who are making the world a better place for animals! Featuring TIMEA(c) content, this high-interest book will keep grade 6 students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the nation. It lays out rules for electing leaders and making laws, and spells out the rights that each person has. Written in 1787, the U.S. Constitution has been amended many times. With TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction book details the creation and influence of the U.S. Constitution. This high-interest book will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. 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 text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in reading.

Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of fairy tales and fables! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Butterfly and the Rose, The Money Snake, The Firebird, The Elephant and the Dog, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories featuring princesses, emperors, and magical creatures.

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.

Daniel and his family are fulfilling a lifelong dream of hiking Kauai's Kalalau trail. But when a tropical storm blows in and Daniel's dad falls down a ravine, Daniel must trek through hazardous conditions to find help. Will he succeed? Readers will be captivated by this survival story featuring full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text that build reading comprehension and fluency. This advanced fiction reader is sure to capture the attention of 4th grade students who enjoy adventure books!

Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy crab population. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Teach young students about Rosa Parks and how her actions contributed to the civil rights movement. With this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about Rosa Parks' inspiring life and legacy. With colorful images, supporting text, and other features, this book keeps readers engaged and helps build social studies content knowledge.

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about the Milky Way through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about the ocean, underwater land features, currents, and much more through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about chemistry, colloids, solubility, solutions, and much more through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.

This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color images. Students will learn all about ecosystems and the symbiotic relationship between living and nonliving things through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Important text features like a glossary and index will improve students close reading skills.