Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.
Turkey! Mashed potatoes! Pie! These things help make Thanksgiving great, but the holiday is about much more than eating. Learn all about the origins of Thanksgiving and why it's celebrated.
Camila and her brother Carlos are going on a road trip across Texas to visit their Grandpa. Along the way, they collect state quarters and learn all about different states.
Noah and his babysitter Ruby explore the seven continents and their landmarks, from Asia's Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower in Europe to the Egyptian pyramids in Africa and the Golden Gate Bridge in North America.
Zachary goes through the alphabet recounting who sleeps where, from Aunt Alison in an overstuffed chair to himself under the tree, when all the relatives come to visit at Christmas.
Emma's family is celebrating Easter! Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!
When Rachel is chosen to participate in a neighborhood bicycle parade, she and her dad go from the bank to the bike shop to prepare for the big day. --Publisher's description.
When Will becomes pen pals with a boy from Morocco, he gathers information about the government, geography, and people of the United States to tell Abdou, and learns something about what different countries are like.
"Thirteen-year-old Trav feels like a fish out of water in rural Minnesota in this coming-of-age mystery about a boy who discovers his dad may have been a bank robber"--
"David visit his friend Zach's synagogue to celebrate his bar mitzvah. He keeps learning about his friends' religions and how to be respectful of them. Regardless of what you celebrate, we can celebrate one another"--
"Chloe is excited to pick out a special outfit for school, but she isn't sure of what to wear. Readers will learn how clothes can show a person's interests, personality, culture, and more!"--
"Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!"--
"When Jayden's mom returns from the Navy, they are going to find a home. He's staying with his grandparents and explores different types of homes. The one thing that makes a home is love"--
"Manuel will learn about food from around the world as his classmates share their families' food traditions. In this charming story, readers will discover how food is alike and different across cultures"--
From green cacti to brown kangaroos, red snakes and bright butterflies, the desert is full of beautiful colors. Young readers will learn all about the world's deserts and the unique hues that make up this biome.
Woodlands can be found across the globe. Explore the greens, yellows, and pinks that make up this biome and discover the fascinating types of plants and animals that thrive in this colorful habitat.
Orange lichens, brown caribou, and flashy fish are just some of the colorful fauna and flora found in the tundra. Readers discover fascinating facts about the range of life that thrives in this beautiful place.
"Explains the ingredients and steps involved in writing a fictional story, from start to finish. Includes brainstorming activities and ideas for sharing the story with others"--Provided by publisher.