Dona Herweck Rice
Dona Herweck Rice
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 2-3. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and various subjects, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 2-3. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and various subjects, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Engage high school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction social studies book that covers U.S. government practices and symbols. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp social studies concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Engage high school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction social studies book that covers U.S. government practices and symbols. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp social studies concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Help high school students who are new to the United States feel confident and prepared to start school! This book walks them through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 9-12, covering important aspects such as arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and different subjects. It also highlights key greetings and essential rules to help students quickly adjust to their new learning environment. With vibrant photographs and short captions, this book helps students visualize the school day while developing their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Help high school students who are new to the United States feel confident and prepared to start school! This book walks them through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 9-12, covering important aspects such as arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and different subjects. It also highlights key greetings and essential rules to help students quickly adjust to their new learning environment. With vibrant photographs and short captions, this book helps students visualize the school day while developing their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Engage middle school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction social studies book that covers important U.S. landscapes and locations. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp social studies concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Engage middle school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction social studies book that covers important U.S. landscapes and locations. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp social studies concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Help middle school students who are new to the United States feel confident and prepared to start school! This book walks them through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 6-8, covering important aspects such as arrival, lunchtime, gym class, and different subjects. It also highlights key greetings and essential rules to help students quickly adjust to their new learning environment. With vibrant photographs and short captions, this book helps students visualize the school day while developing their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Help middle school students who are new to the United States feel confident and prepared to start school! This book walks them through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 6-8, covering important aspects such as arrival, lunchtime, gym class, and different subjects. It also highlights key greetings and essential rules to help students quickly adjust to their new learning environment. With vibrant photographs and short captions, this book helps students visualize the school day while developing their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Engage high school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction science book that covers weather events and changes in atmospheric conditions. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students learn English vocabulary and grasp science concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Engage high school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction science book that covers weather events and changes in atmospheric conditions. With short texts and photographs, this book helps students learn English vocabulary and grasp science concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades PK-1. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, recess, and dismissal, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable for young learners.
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades PK-1. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, recess, and dismissal, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction book provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable for young learners.
Engage middle school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction science book that covers key scientific concepts such as the scientific process, common classroom equipment, and planet names! With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp science concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Engage middle school students who are new to the United States with this nonfiction science book that covers key scientific concepts such as the scientific process, common classroom equipment, and planet names! With short texts and photographs, this book helps students build English vocabulary and grasp science concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 4-5. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and various subjects, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
Help students who are new to the United States feel confident and ready to start school! This nonfiction book walks students through what to expect from a typical American school day for grades 4-5. It outlines important parts of the school day, including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and various subjects, while covering essential greetings and rules to help students quickly adapt to their new learning environments. With vibrant photographs and engaging captions, students can visualize the school day while building their English vocabulary. Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing what to expect or how to greet others-this nonfiction provides grade-appropriate examples of a regular school day, making the transition smoother and more approachable.
A Rube Goldberg machine is designed to perform a simple task through a series of elaborate steps. These simple machines are named after Reuben "Rube" Goldberg, an American cartoonist, engineer, and inventor. Learn how these fun machines work and ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this informational text features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this STEAM book will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Introduce early science topics to young readers with this book that is ideal for kids ages 5-7.
Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists hope that by studying these creatures, they may find ways to copy and use all of their abilities. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Where does our food come from? The history of farming provides much "food for thought." In the past, farmers used natural farming methods, but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today, a natural food revolution is taking place. Learn how organic farming is good for the Earth, good for the plants--and good for all the living things that eat them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
The use of calendars dates back thousands of years. Why are we driven to record time, and what would happen if we did not? Who created the concept of calendars? Why do different cultures use different calendar systems? And why are calendars so important to us? It is about "time" we found out! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this e-book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this e-book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Elderberry Pie" by Dona Herweck Rice tells the story of how Antoinette and her family make delicious elderberry pies together, passing down their recipe
Ella dreams of a new life away from her mean step-sisters and wicked step-mother. A new life filled with the things that a girl needs, like people who care about her, a job she loves, and dresses with big, roomy pockets. After a fun night at the Prince's ball, a leftover glass slipper holds the key to making her dreams a reality. Readers will be "enchanted" by this short chapter book that puts a modern spin on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.
Ella dreams of a new life away from her mean step-sisters and wicked step-mother. A new life filled with the things that a girl needs, like people who care about her, a job she loves, and dresses with big, roomy pockets. After a fun night at the Prince's ball, a leftover glass slipper holds the key to making her dreams a reality. Readers will be "enchanted" by this short chapter book that puts a modern spin on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.
Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly-and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.
Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly-and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.
For as long as he can remember, Jonah has loved being a performer. Now he has the opportunity to star in his community theater's production of Oliver. But will some behind-the scenes antics cost him his chance to shine in the spotlight? Especially appealing to theater fans, this short, 32-page chapter book explores what it's like to be part of a theater production. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this hi-lo book will appeal to reluctant readers.
For as long as he can remember, Jonah has loved being a performer. Now he has the opportunity to star in his community theater's production of Oliver. But will some behind-the scenes antics cost him his chance to shine in the spotlight? Especially appealing to theater fans, this short, 32-page chapter book explores what it's like to be part of a theater production. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this hi-lo book will appeal to reluctant readers.