A house built on legs. An igloo made of snow. Come and look inside to discover the different places that children call home. If where you live is full of trees, then your house might look like these. In the warm Philippines houses are open and cool. But in Sweden, where the weather is cold, thick logs are used to hold the snow and ice at bay. Window on the World is a series of titles aimed at giving very young children a basic knowledge and understanding of how children live around the world. Each title contains minimal text and stunning photographs featuring children from all over the world in everyday situations.

Looking forward to class and working with your friends, then come look inside and let's all learn ... At School. Window on the World is a series of titles aimed at giving very young children a basic knowledge and understanding of how children live around the world. Each title contains minimal text and stunning photographs featuring children from all over the world in everyday situations.

Not all children have access to a pond. This book helps bring a pond and the life around it into the classroom. A very low-level reader for exploring and understanding what makes a pond.

Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Atlantic Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name, how deep it is, and what animals swim in its waters. Then get inspired to help protect Earth's amazing oceans. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers.

From crop circles to taking Earth's natural resources, we don't know what aliens might be looking for. Could you survive an alien attack? Find out what they might want and how you can fight back. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with gripping content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!

In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival. From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.

BACK TO SCHOOL invites young minds to sit in the front row and share the exciting experience of learning with kids just like themselves all over the world. Whether they take a school bus, a boat, or a rickshaw to get there, kids around the globe are going to school and growing smarter and more curious every day. Beautiful, joy-filled, color photographs of children studying, learning, exploring, and having fun from nation to nation, will inspire readers of all ages with the excitement of discovery and sharing new ideas.

Where is the safest place to keep your money? In a bank! Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover what happens at the local bank, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Where is the safest place to keep your money? In a bank! Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover what happens at the local bank, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.