Kristy Stark: 24 books

Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text...

Equip your first grade classroom with texts differentiated for every type of learner. This series arms teachers with an arsenal of reading material tailored specifically for low-level and English-language learners, and also provides texts that engages on-level and above-level students. This comprehensive...

Before the kickoff, jump ball, or coin toss of a sports competition, the playing surface must be prepared. After all, each sport has a surface with a purpose! Explore how partitioned shapes are also major players on the fields, rinks, and courts of popular sports. This nonfiction math reader builds...

Quidditch is the sport played by Hogwarts students in the Harry Potter books. In 2005, some students at Middlebury College in Vermont decided they wanted to play Quidditch, too. Now, Quidditch is a real sport that anyone can play. Get ready to make a game plan and plot your course for Quidditch as...

Do you like comic books and comic book characters? If you love comics, maybe you will visit a comic convention one day. Join Zach as he learns about the history of comic book conventions and attends his very first convention-Comic-Con! Students will develop their division skills as they are engaged...

Journey to the remote and isolated place known as Easter Island. The island has a rich culture and history, as well as some giant statues called moai. Many people visit Easter Island to see and learn about the island's unexplained mysteries from the past. Plot a course for adventure as you learn to...

Making models is a fun activity for people who like to build things. But, it isn't all fun and games. Models were originally created to solve problems and simplify complex ideas. Today, models are used by scientists, architects, and filmmakers. Whether you build as a hobby or for your next science...

Have you heard the buzz about honeybees? Honeybees have many important jobs. They make honey, and they help plants grow. Use place value as you discover why bees are so important to our lives. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text,...

Click! As their shutters snap, photographers capture special moments in time. Photos give us something to look at while we use our memories to look back in time. Meet a photographer and find out what it takes to be one. Along the way, sharpen your focus on place value. This nonfiction math reader...

Take your students on a year-round problem-solving adventure with thematic units that hone in on the key skills needed to meet today's standards. With the changes in mathematics, teachers need a tool to help them implement lessons that provide a deeper understanding of math concepts. The 180 Days...