What do the names Funky Monkey, Block Ness Monster, and Cage Crawl have in common? They're all names of obstacles in the Tough Mudder obstacle course! Students will learn fractions while engaged in reading about the world's toughest races. This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. Vibrant images,...

The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) In this edition, newly independent readers meet Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman Librarian of Congress.All hail, Dr. Carla Hayden! Each title in the Queens of STEAM ends with a glossary and activities for aspiring STEAMERS. Mari Bolte graduated with a major...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's water system and explains how its limited water supply must meet the demands of many people. With a visually appealing layout, this...

What's your favorite animal? In My Favorite Animal: Wolverines, students will learn amazing facts about wolverines. Each My Favorite Animal book features interesting non-fiction at a 2nd-grade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the reader's comprehension. Sample Text: Like skunks, wolverines have a strong-smelling fluid called "musk" that sprays from their musk glands to warn others to stay away. They sometimes spray...

What's your favorite animal? In My Favorite Animal: Goats, students will learn amazing facts about goats. Each My Favorite Animal book features interesting non-fiction at a 2nd-grade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the reader's comprehension.

Rachel Deering has her eyes on her toes: she wants to become a world-class ballerina. As a 14-year-old, she is already one of the best dancers in the country. Just as she prepares for an audition for an opening with a prestigious dance troupe, Rachel starts having some very disturbing symptoms. After collapsing at school, she has many tests and her doctor tells her the news: She has diabetes. Now her world consists of blood tests, insulin shots, a...

For years, Leung has been learning Wing Chun. This fighting art demands balance. So when Leung sees the boxing matches at New York's Woodrat Club, he's shocked by the fighters' wild styles.

What makes kayaking an extreme sport? Ever tried staying right-side up in swirling rapids that want to turn you upside down? Learn all about kayaking in whitewater, down waterfalls, and even on the ocean. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Wolfsbane is a quiet little town, where people usually stick to routines. This makes it easier for the witches to mingle with the ordinary humans. The witches in Wolfsbane are good witches. Rarely do they encounter bad witches because they ward bad elements from their town every year. The young witches are becoming bored and one of them is Inica. Inica is a powerful young witch, who can open portals and choose dimensions. She discovers what she can...

Practice measurement while learning all about sharks! These exciting creatures will fascinate children as they improve their mathematical and STEM skills, using familiar units of measurement to measure sharks and their ocean environment. With exciting images, simple practice problems, easy-to-read text, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and an accessible glossary, this title will leave readers more confident in their measurement skills, encouraging...