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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...

Readers learn about the Postal Service in this enjoyable book that uses examples from the past and the present to allow children to compare and contrast. Through interesting facts, vivid images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index, readers will learn all about postal service history, mail carriers, the Pony Express, and email.

A trip to Yosemite National Park becomes an adventure in learning perimeter and area! By examining Yosemite's landscape, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife, students will use real-world examples of problem solving to increase their knowledge of geometry, allowing them to explore mathematics...

To be or not to be. There's no place like home. We'll always have Paris. Memorable lines like these from movies, TV, music, books, plays, and commercials stick with us and become part of our common language and popular culture. What makes these famous lines so memorable? And why do we love repeating...

Can you spot the shapes on a birdhouse? How many shapes can you find? Beginning readers will enjoy learning basic shapes including circles, triangles, squares, and hexagons with this brightly illustrated book. With simple, repetitive text, this full-color text uses real-world examples to teach basic...

Hamilton vs. Jefferson, Gates vs. Jobs, Bird vs. Johnson, and Coke vs. Pepsi are all examples of rivalries. What defines a rivalry and why do they develop? Do rivalries push people to perform better, or do they hurt progress? Examine these questions and learn about some of the biggest rivalries in...

Readers find out what it's like for astronauts to eat, sleep, and work on a manned space flight in this adventurous nonfiction reader. Children will discover what it's like to be weightless in zero gravity, how Mission control helps keep astronauts safe, and what astronauts do during their free time through vivid photographs, interesting, informative text, and stimulating facts.

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign...

Give early readers a look into who determines the rules for various places--from the classroom to the entire country! With vivid images in conjunction with easy-to-read text, readers are encouraged to recognize and follow rules that impact their lives.

The Great Barrier Reef is a special place. Come see the coral. Look at colorful sea creatures. Australia's underwater attraction is waiting for you. Along the way, you'll learn place value! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to...

Narwhals are often called the "unicorns of the sea." But these fascinating creatures are members of the whale family. Read all about narwhals as you practice addition. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area...

In the world of sports, players and coaches experience heartbreaking losses and pulse-pounding victories. They share their emotions, insights, wisdom, and wit through speeches. Some of these sports speeches have stood the test of time. They've been replayed, memorized, and cut into tiny snippets for...

The Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon e-Book equips teachers with a gorgeous book filled with stunning primary source documents. Build literacy skills with this nonfiction reader that takes a looks at some of the businesses and organizations that have contributed to Florida's economy....

Read about the things you can find in a toy box! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 5 words from Fry's First 100 words list: see, we, will, a, and not. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade...