Dona Herweck Rice

Building a fort is fun! What do you need to build a fort? Ideal for beginning readers, this book teaches these 3 high-frequency words: the, is, and from. The simple, repetitive sentences are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children will learn the essential Fry sight words and gain...

Bring to life the people and places that influenced Alexander Hamilton and engage readers with intriguing primary sources! This informational text depicts in detail what life was like in bustling 18th century New York city, and examines how the city influenced Hamilton-and how Hamilton influenced the city. This nonfiction reader includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students...

Read about the things you can find in a toy box! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 6 words from Fry's First 100 words list: at, the, by, there, look, and many. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence...

India's struggle for Independence was against British Colonialism. Briefly speaking, India's struggle for freedom started even before A.O. Hume founded Indian National Congress. As early as in nineties of 18th century Raja Ram Mohan Roy came to the forefront. Before the establishment of Indian National Congress Surendra Nath Banerjea and others had set the ball rolling though not with great momentum. It was, however, in 1885 A.D. that Hume founded...

From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.

Follow the map to find the things you need at the grocery store! Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 9 words from Fry's First 100 words list: find, which, way, we, go, do, in, the, and its. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently....

The years after World War II were difficult for the people of Berlin, Germany. Lieutenant Gail "Hal" Halvorsen wanted to help. Hal began a secret mission to give the children of Berlin hope in the form of chocolate and gum dropped in mini parachutes from his airplane. He became the Chocolate Pilot--and a hero in their hearts. This social studies book engages students in learning about history through dynamic primary sources. It includes text features...

There is so much to do on a camping trip! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 8 words from Fry's First 100 words list: one, day, first, it, then, we, long, and was. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence...

Early readers learn about insects and spiders in this basic-concept, nonfiction book. With its bright colors, picture glossary, and informative text, readers will be immersed in the world of insects and spiders!

La gente ha estado usando títeres de sombras para entretener a la gente durante siglos. Aprenda la historia de los títeres de sombras y la "tecnología" detrás de ellos con este libro de STEAM que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para los espacios de creación y que guía...