Etiqueta: Dona Herweck Rice

The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible determination that athletes of all kinds… Leer Más

You are scared, thirsty, hungry, and alone in a forest of trees. You are lost in the jungle! What do you do? How do you survive? This scenario may seem unlikely, but it happens all too often. Read this book to find out how to survive in the jungle. Better safe than sorry!

What does a plant need to live? It needs more than you might think! Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and photographs to engage students, this Spanish-translated book encourages students to think about and describe what plants need to thrive and grow. This Spanish Version title is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards… Leer Más

Learn basic shapes including the triangle, circle, and square with everyday objects presented to help readers identify the shapes and how basic shapes exist all around them. A language arts connection provides vocabulary related to shapes.

Engage early readers in identifying the people and places around them with this fun, Spanish-translated nonfiction book featuring clear, colorful images and simple text. Readers will learn to recognize and identify such people and places as family, home, school, sister, town, bike, and dog!

Take a journey around the world to discover where kids live! From snowy Canada to dry and sandy Afghanistan, readers will learn about life in different geographic regions with pictures, maps, and geographic and culturally diverse vocabulary.

What will you do at big kid school? Will you run and paint? Will you sing and learn? Read this book to find out just how cool big kid school will be. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is… Leer Más

Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!

Science is not all about the facts. It’s about the evidence! Scientists often launch into unexpected directions as they follow where the evidence leads. Learn how to navigate through the scientific inquiry journey and analyze evidence to discover truth in this dynamic science e-book. Fifth-grade readers will learn all about authentic scientific evidence and its… Leer Más

A representation of American history and expansion, Mount Rushmore honors four great American presidents. Early learners may not yet know the symbolism behind Mount Rushmore, but the engaging photographs will help them create a vivid storyline of this symbolic landmark from conception to completion. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other… Leer Más

Every page in this Spanish-translated nonfiction title features bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive vocabulary and nonfiction informational text to introduce beginning readers to various types of land. Examples include canyons, deserts, grasslands, mountains, forests, and beaches.

Follow along and see how different kinds of baby animals grow and change! All animals start as babies. Even though they all look very different, they all have the same basic needs to grow up. Learn about baby penguins, kittens, blue whales, pandas, frogs, snakes, and more! The colorful images of adorable baby animals and… Leer Más

What makes a grandparent? Beginning readers will find the answer to this question in this sweetly illustrated book that encourages a shared reading experience. The warm illustrations work in conjunction with the clear, simple text to help readers better understand the content and story. Children feel inspired to retell what they have learned as well… Leer Más

Robbery, gunfights, murder–outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With vivid images, informational text, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse… Leer Más

From birds to elephants, whales to cats, all animals experience mothering. Beginning readers explore mothers and babies of different animals in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With interesting and informational text, readers will be fascinated! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.