Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying the science of fire gives us insight into how to stop them. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about fire and what it can do through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Dive into advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying the science of fire gives us insight into how to stop them. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about fire and what it can do through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Dive into advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It 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 Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8. Ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics with this high-interest text!

Can you name the 103 elements of the periodic table? The periodic table is a powerful tool for chemists and all scientists. Its creation has shaped our understanding of the elements that are found on Earth. Explore the periodic table and its origins in this STEAM reader. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about the chemical elements that are the building blocks of our world. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Introduce advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Can you name the 103 elements of the periodic table? The periodic table is a powerful tool for chemists and all scientists. Its creation has shaped our understanding of the elements that are found on Earth. Explore the periodic table and its origins in this STEAM reader. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about the chemical elements that are the building blocks of our world. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Introduce advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Three friends are excited to open an ice cream stand offering a most unusual menu of flavor combinations. But they'll have to put their math skills to the test when their calculator freezes over! This cross-curricular Spanish fiction book helps advancing readers learn math through real-world examples of problem solving. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from his past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt Spanish picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early Spanish literacy skills. This picture book is written in Spanish.

Clear for Takeoff is an exciting nonfiction STEM reader for students in Grades 3-5 that explores how planes fly and what it takes to launch an aircraft safely into the sky.Introduces the four forces of flight and basic aerodynamics to build science knowledge.Shows how pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground crew collaborate, modeling teamwork and clear communication.Connects math concepts such as measurement, speed, and angle calculation to real flight planning.Includes teacher prompts and hands-on extension activities aligned to NGSS, math, and ELA standards.Perfect for classroom STEM units, makerspace model-plane challenges, or home reading that inspires future aviators.

Three friends are excited to open an ice cream stand offering a most unusual menu of flavor combinations. But they'll have to put their math skills to the test when their calculator freezes over! This cross-curricular fiction book helps advancing readers learn math through real-world examples of problem solving. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from this past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about U.S. History, symbols of freedom, and national pride.

Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about U.S. History, symbols of freedom, and national pride.

Practice using ratios while engaged in reading this fiction story about a school newspaper threatened by budget cuts. Will the students be able to rally support and save the paper? Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and appeals to reluctant readers.

Home is where the heart is. And more and more people are learning to love living in tiny homes. Most tiny homes are less than 20 feet long. Although it may seem small, tiny-house owners feel right at home in these small spaces. Learn all about the tiny home movement as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills. Packed with fun facts, this informational text supports ESL students and STEM education.

Home is where the heart is. And more and more people are learning to love living in tiny homes. Most tiny homes are less than 20 feet long. Although it may seem small, tiny-house owners feel right at home in these small spaces. Learn all about the tiny home movement as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills. Packed with fun facts, this informational text supports ESL students and STEM education.

Home is where the heart is. And more and more people are learning to love living in tiny homes. Most tiny homes are less than 20 feet long. Although it may seem small, tiny-house owners feel right at home in these small spaces. Learn all about the tiny home movement as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills.

Home is where the heart is. And more and more people are learning to love living in tiny homes. Most tiny homes are less than 20 feet long. Although it may seem small, tiny-house owners feel right at home in these small spaces. Learn all about the tiny home movement as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills.

Read about a high-stakes competition for a job as a game designer! Two young game designers-Zak and Posie-both want a job at Phenomtech. They'll need to convince Phenomtech's CEO that their idea for a new game is the better one. It's a battle between old-school 2-D games and up-and-coming 3-D virtual reality games. Which designer will prevail? Let the games begin! Students will be engaged in reading fiction content as they learn 2-D and 3-D shapes. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Math Talk provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Read about a high-stakes competition for a job as a game designer! Two young game designers-Zak and Posie-both want a job at Phenomtech. They'll need to convince Phenomtech's CEO that their idea for a new game is the better one. It's a battle between old-school 2-D games and up-and-coming 3-D virtual reality games. Which designer will prevail? Let the games begin! Students will be engaged in reading fiction content as they learn 2-D and 3-D shapes. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Math Talk provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Around the world, scientists are peering into microscopes and reviewing data. Some are observing world-class athletes as they sprint to the finish line. Others are experts on functional fitness. They are devoted to making it easier for ordinary people to lift heavy boxes, run to catch the bus, and play with their dogs. In the lab, on the track, or in the backyard, these scientists are striving to understand the human body in new ways. The work they are doing is pushing science forward. And in the process, they are making us stronger, better, faster. Learn about the science of fitness while exploring STEM topics and learning fractions! This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Around the world, scientists are peering into microscopes and reviewing data. Some are observing world-class athletes as they sprint to the finish line. Others are experts on functional fitness. They are devoted to making it easier for ordinary people to lift heavy boxes, run to catch the bus, and play with their dogs. In the lab, on the track, or in the backyard, these scientists are striving to understand the human body in new ways. The work they are doing is pushing science forward. And in the process, they are making us stronger, better, faster. Learn about the science of fitness while exploring STEM topics and learning fractions! This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Bacteria have a slimy reputation. They're too small to see with the human eye, so it's easy to let them slip past unnoticed. But, bacteria are part of our daily lives. In fact, they affect everything from milk to our moods. Get ready to zoom in on the hidden world of bacteria and explore the many ways that bacteria are being used in the modern world. This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach multiplication of mixed numbers. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Bacteria have a slimy reputation. They're too small to see with the human eye, so it's easy to let them slip past unnoticed. But, bacteria are part of our daily lives. In fact, they affect everything from milk to our moods. Get ready to zoom in on the hidden world of bacteria and explore the many ways that bacteria are being used in the modern world. This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach multiplication of mixed numbers. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about mazes from around the world. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their everyday lives. Math Talk provides an in-depth opportunity for further thinking, requiring the use of higher-order thinking skills.

Listen up! Learn how podcasts are created while developing your multiplication skills through real-life math problems. This fiction book combines math and literacy skills, and uses practical examples of problem solving to teach math and reading content. The full-color images, math graphs, and practice problems make learning math relevant and fun, and the table of contents, glossary, and index will further understanding of math and reading concepts. Sidebars and an in-depth problem solving section provide additional learning opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.

Henna is more than an ancient art form. It is a symbol of hope. Explore the meaning of henna. Learn the basics, and then design your own henna patterns. Are you ready to get started? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English language learners engaged in learning.