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Each book in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series takes an age-appropriate look at the culture of a particular country/heritage. Books include coverage on geography, language, religion, food, and culture, as well as backmatter to aid further learning.
Did you know bubble wrap was designed to be a textured wallpaper? From medicine to sports, every field has its share of failures-ships that sank, medical treatments that didn't help, inventions that bombed, sports strategies that backfired. Smart scientists and designers use these experiences to make better products and discoveries later. Learn about some of history's biggest goof ups and discover how the pros use epic mistakes to make improvements that lead to success.
Kids see popular holidays marked on the calendar, but do they know why the days have special status? This series offers beginning readers first looks at major celebrations linked to seasons, faiths, and people groups. Fun and meaningful traditions get prime attention, some even being featured as side bar activities.
Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. Each title in Celebrating Our Communities focuses on how kids can practice inclusion, empathy, and acceptance in their daily lives. Key concepts of social and emotional learning (SEL) teach children to manage emotions, establish positive habits in communication, create and achieve goals, and make good decisions.
This series focuses on a wide variety of celebrations and festivals throughout the world. It takes a global approach and highlight similarities and differences between how events are celebrated within different cultures. It also looks at celebrations unique to particular countries, regions or towns, and examines origins, features, developments and how and why they are practised today (tradition, tourism etc.).
We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.
In this vibrant series containing simple text and real-life photos, young readers are introduced to various celebrations and events from different cultures and the many traditions, symbols, and parts that make each unique.
From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and most influential work. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
Challenger, an American bald eagle, is this country's most popular winged mascot. He was blown out of his nest as an eaglet and taken in by humans. After several failed attempts to release Challenger back into the wild, he was taken to the American Eagle Foundation. It was there that trainer Al Cecere recognized the rare opportunity to work with an uninjured eagle that had imprinted on humans. He knew Challenger, as a free flying bald eagle, a sight few Americans actually witness, could become a
This series will score with those in search of a high-interest series to capture the attention of soccer fans. Each title covers a high-profile soccer franchise and explains its history, details its greatest games and moments, highlights its most exciting players, and much more.