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Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin and Betsy LewinFarmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears:
Click, clack, MOO.
Click, clack, MOO.
Clickety, clack, MOO.
But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.... Doreen Cronin's understated text and Betsy Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down.
Meet the President's Cabinet
by Michael RajczakA series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
One Smile
by Cindy McKinley and Mary Gregg ByrneEven the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. This truth is beautifully demonstrated as we follow the far-reaching effects of young Katie's innocent smile.
With this simple gesture, she ignites a circle of warmth that flows from person to person, touching the hearts and lives of people she may never even meet.
Cindy McKinley's enchanting story, brought to life by Mary Gregg Byrne's exquisite watercolor illustrations, will warm your heart with its timeless message. Children and adults alike will be inspired to pass One Smile on to everyone they meet.
Our Natural Resources
by Audrey StewartOur Natural Resources is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.2 and Literacy.L.2.4b. Readers learn about America's different natural resources through full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text, as well as through a graphic organizer. This book should be paired with "America's Natural Resources" (9781477723616) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.
What Happens at a Bike Shop?
by Kathleen PohlDescribes what Mr. Jensen, the owner of a bicycle shop, does at work, including helping a customer pick out a bicycle, and unpacking a new bicycle and putting the pieces together.
What Happens at a Recycling Center
by Kathleen PohlThis book demonstrates how a recycling center operates.
What Happens at a Vet's Office
by Amy HutchingsThis book describes in detail a visit to the vet’s clinic.
Families Around the World
by Margriet RuursA successor to the popular Children Around the World written and illustrated by Donata Montanari, this book allows young readers to visit with fourteen children, each from a different country, to learn about their families. Based on real children, each one's story fills a two-page spread and is told in the first person, beginning with a greeting in the child's native language. From Ryan, who lives on a Texas cattle farm, to Nkoitoi, who tends the family goat in Kenya, to Baatar, who moves regularly with his nomadic family in Mongolia, there is a vast range of homes, locations, customs and activities presented here, all of it enthusiastically illustrated with bright colors and vivid detail by illustrator Jessica Rae Gordon. There is variety in the heads of the families as well: a single parent, multiracial parents and same-sex parents are all represented.
School Then and Now
by Robin NelsonThis book describes how school in the United States has changed through the years, including such topics as transportation, supplies, and subjects taught
Whose Tools are These
by Sharon Katz CooperThis book introduces the child to number of tools used by people of various professions.
Going to School in American History
by Dana Meachen RauThis book traces how schools have evolved over time in America.
Following Rules
by Robin NelsonAn introduction to following rules at school, at home, and in the community, with specific examples of how to follow the rules at home and at school.
What are Goods and Services?
by Carolyn AndrewsChildren are consumers, too, though they often do not realize it. This illustrated book helps youngsters understand the concepts of goods and services so that they recognize their role in the cycle of commerce.
My Mom
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text, the term "Mom" and describes the role of mothers in a family and their relationship with their children.
Clothing in American History
by Dana Meachen RauCorrelated to the social studies curriculum, each title in How People Lived in America looks at one aspect of daily life and how it has changed through different periods of American history. Clear, descriptive writing helps young readers build vocabulary and reading comprehension, while historical photographs and illustrations work with the text to increase students' knowledge about the lives of earlier Americans.
Life on a Wagon Train
by Janey LevyIn 1841, most Americans lived in the eastern part of the country. The wagon trains helped to change that. Towns and farms sprang up all along the Oregon Trail. By 1869, the United States reached from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
My Aunt and Uncle
by Mary AuldExplains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the terms "aunt" and "uncle" and describes their roles in a family and their relationship with their nieces and nephews.
What Happens At A Bakery?
by Kathleen Pohl and Susan NationsDescribes what Mr. Lopez the baker does when he makes a birthday cake for a customer.
Travel In American History
by Dana Meachen RauAn account of the ways people travel-- from the earliest means to the most recent.
What Are Citizens' Basic Rights?
by William David ThomasDescribes the civil rights guaranteed in the Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, and discusses First Amendment rights, the rights of the accused, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
You Can Count On Me!
by Joanne MatternPeople count on good citizens to make America a great country. In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will learn what they can do to be good citizens, what leaders do to help citizens, and what rules good citizens follow. The appealing images, supportive text, and helpful table of contents, glossary, and index work together to keep readers informed and engaged from cover to cover.
A Day In the Life of a Child Care Worker
by Heather AdamsonThis book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.
School
by Sheila AndersonGive beginning readers a peek inside a school and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.
Britney Makes a Budget
by Madelyn McManusThis book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index.