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Presidents’ Day was begun as a holiday to honor George Washington, the first president of United States. The holiday has since been expanded to celebrate the lives and achievements of…
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Martin Luther King is a truly inspirational figure who we honor each year in January for his contributions during the Civil Rights Movement. This volume offers accessible bilingual text in…
An easy look at how and why Americans celebrate Columbus Day, Text in both English and Spanish.
A simple look and how and why Americans celebrate Labor Day. Text in both English and Spanish.
Discover the animals of the American mountains! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. mountain habitat.
Discover the animals of the American prairie! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, insects, and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. prairie habitat.
Your exploring readers will discover the animals of the Alaskan Arctic tundra. Readers will learn about mammals, birds, and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in…
Discover the animals of the American wetland! Readers will learn about birds, amphibians, insects, and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. wetland habitat.
Discover the animals of the American forest! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. forest habitat.
Discover the animals of the American desert! Readers will learn about reptiles, mammals, insects, and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. desert habitat.
The seeds on a farm don’t sow themselves, but luckily farmers have sophisticated machinery to help them transform a fertile field into a bountiful breadbasket. This book takes readers out…
Before you can have delicious grains, fruits, and vegetables on your dinner plate, someoneor somethinghas to pick or reap them from the fields. Farmers use complex machines to help them…
A baler is an important piece of farm machinery that transforms cut crops, such as hay, into compact bales that are easy to transport and store. Readers who have seen…
Between planting and harvesting the fields must be cultivated to keep the ground fertile and ready to produce delicious crops. Cultivators are the invaluable machines that mix the soil and…
Introduces the jackhammer, discussing the parts of the machine and its purpose.
Cranes have the ability to lift and move huge and heavy items. This book urges readers to look up and see the fascinating things cranes can do. Colorful photographs of…
Milk mustache sporting young readers will enjoy this trip to a dairy farm where they will learn about the powerful machines that pump milk from cows and prepare it for…
Readers will go for a ride in this fun-filled caption book about tractors, farmings greatest multitasker. Readers will build vocabulary while learning about the tractors parts and the many important…
Explains the job that garbage trucks do and where garbage ends up.
Cherry pickers were originally designed to help people pick fruit in orchards, includingappropriately enoughcherry orchards. Whether big or small, they lift people up so that they can perform jobs such…
Busy city streets inevitably get dirty from litter and leaves that need to be swept up. In the past, this important job was done simply by people with brooms, but…
Asphalt pavers are used to lay and smooth asphalt on roads, keeping them level and safe for drivers. Straightforward text explains to young readers the components of these machines and…
Some of the best things in life all come together to make Thanksgiving a holiday worth being thankful for. Readers learn that the history of this autumn holiday stretches back…
Presidents Day was established back in 1880 to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. Over the years, it has become a holiday to celebrate the careers…
While the name may have changed from Decoration Day, the sentiment behind this national holiday is still the sameto decorate the graves of all fallen soldiers. Readers learn about the…
MLK Day is not meant to be a holiday off from school, work, or duties, it is meant to be a stirring call to action–to model our individual efforts after…
While Veterans Day began at the end of World War I, it is a holiday that commemorates and celebrates all men and women who have served in the military. From…
Whether it’s a barbecue, a giant parade, or gorgeous fireworks, this holiday always has something to offer any patriot. Readers see the various ways we celebrate this day through an…
Described as the pioneer of progress and enlightenment by President Harrison on the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the new world, Christopher Columbus was an adventurer worth celebrating. This…
An easy look at how and why Americans celebrate Veterans Day. Text in both English and Spanish.
This series for bilingual readers makes learning about the history, traditions, and activities of several American holidays exciting for ESL students and emerging readers. Colorful photographs and easy-to-follow language depict…
As important as air is, it is often taken for granted. Students will enjoy learning all about the science of air, including the atmosphere, heat conduction, airless environments, and more…
There is no denying that the earth is a beautiful place with its oceans, mountains, deserts, and plains, but there is even more to discover and appreciate when we take…
