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Jaden Smith
As the son of two famous actors, Jaden Smith has grown up in the spotlight. Now, he’s taking it for his own! Readers will learn more about Jaden’s movies and music in this colorful, engaging book, which is written in an accessible style with a helpful timeline. Photographs from the life of the latest karate kid will win over any reader.
All About Reindeer
In the original poem in which Santa's reindeer were named, "Donner" and "Blitzen" were actually spelled "Dunder" and "Blixem." Today known as "The Night Before Christmas," the poem from 1823 may be the very beginning of children hearing that Santa's sleigh was pulled by reindeer. Full of photographs and historical illustrations of Santa and his reindeer, this volume delights beginning readers eager to find out just how these beasts came to be a symbol of the Christmas season. There's also a special section dedicated to everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph.
The Climate Zones
Driving through the northeastern part of the United States during the fall is much different than traveling through the Southwest. Vermont will have many trees with their leaves changing color, while a state like Arizona will be dry, hot, and not have much vegetation. These states are in different climate zones! Readers learn the main features of Earth’s climate zones, including the tropical, temperate, polar, Mediterranean, highland, and arid zones. Full-color photographs and maps of these regions aid the main content in supporting both science and geography curricula.
All About Elves
Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with the famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas." In this book, beginning readers trace these first mentions of elves to the modern-day "Elf on a Shelf" craze. Full-color photographs and historical illustrations complement the accessible content and bring the history of Christmas elves to children who may be waiting to see if their elf has moved in the night.
What Are Minerals?
Minerals are an essential part of the Earth science curriculum since silicate minerals make up more than 90 percent of Earths crust! In order to understand this fact, though, students need to know the difference between minerals and rocks, how minerals form, and how minerals are structured. This book breaks down these topics and more in simple, clear language ideal for struggling readers or those looking to review an important topic. Fact boxes elaborate on difficult concepts and define scientific terms, complementing the main contents curriculum focus and full-color photographs of common minerals.
Fangtooth Fish
Fangtooth fish never shut their mouthliterally! Their fangs are too long to close their mouths all the way. There are many more freaky facts where that came from throughout this especially freaky animal book, sure to be enjoyed by all readers. Educators can use the bizarre fangtooth fish as a vehicle for presenting concepts such as habitats, anatomy, evolution, ecosystems, food webs, and biology. Full-color, up-close photographs bring these freaky-looking fish to life, while fact boxes pop cool tidbits onto each spread, making for a lively, engaging reading experience.
All About the Three Kings
Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you're celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the three wise men or the magi, these figures are part of the Christmas story and often appear in nativity scenes during this time of year. In some places, they're more important than Santa Claus. In this volume, readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how they are celebrated in cultures around the world today.
All about Santa
How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the most interesting stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is a must-have for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical images of Santa Claus portrayals through time add to the age-appropriate and cultural content of this jolly read.
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears is the name used to describe the forced migration of the Cherokee people in the 1830s from their homelands in the southeastern United States to land in what’s now Oklahoma. This devastating journey took the lives of thousands of Native Americans, and it’s one of the most shameful chapters in American history. Detailed main text—supported by enlightening sidebars and primary sources—gives readers a clear picture of the reasons the Cherokee people were forced from their homes and what happened to them on the difficult journey west.
All About the North Pole
Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time. Today, the North Pole is symbolic of Santa, and sending letters there may be an essential part of the Christmas season. Beginning readers will be in awe of how this story came to be and can read more about real-life "North Poles," such as Santa's Village in Finland. Colorful historical illustrations aid readers' understanding as they learn about this Christmas symbol.
