Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

Jungle Babies gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable young jungle animals. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Keeping your body clean is a healthy habit. Take a Bath!: Healthy Body Habits will teach readers all about how keeping clean prevents germs and helps them feel good. Taking a bath, washing hands, brushing hair, doing laundry are some ways to keep clean. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

In Phonograph, young readers will learn all about the phonograph through the years, from cylinders of tin to flat records to digital music. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

‘Rabbits Are Fun!’ gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet rabbits. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content.

Scientists can change the world! Michael Faraday's work helped us understand magnetism. This title introduces budding scientists and engineers to Michael Faraday whose discoveries changed the course of science. Photos and illustrations bring the stories of this great mind to life, and a quiz lets readers test their newfound knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....

Staying safe is a healthy habit. Wear a Helmet!: Healthy Safety Habits will teach readers all about how to be safe. Wear a helmet riding a bike, wait for the walk signal when crossing the street, use an oven mitt when helping parents bake are some of the ways to keep safe. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

In Camera, young readers will learn all about the camera through the years, from metal plates to film cameras to digital cameras and memory cards. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

‘Hamsters Are Fun!’ gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is, written at guided reading level A, and brought, to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable, pet hamsters. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content.

This title is a terrific introduction to violins for kids. After starting with an overview of the main parts of the violin from tuning pegs to the bridge, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing violins to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary....

This title is a terrific introduction to clarinets for kids. After starting with an overview of the five pieces of a clarinet from the mouthpiece to bell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing clarinets to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary....