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Teaching guide to be used with Science Vocabulary Readers: Butterfly Life Cycle -- Frog Life Cycle -- Chick Life Cycle -- Horse Life Cycle -- Ladybug Life Cycle -- Sunflower Life Cycle.
The six titles in the set each contain a table of contents, three short chapters, diagrams, captions, a glossary, comprehension questions, and more. Content correlates with Guided Reading Levels J and K.
Boost students' nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and fantastic photos! The books include a table of contents, three short chapters, diagrams, captions, a glossary, comprehension questions, and more. Comes with a complete teaching guide. Includes - 36 full-color, 16-page books (6 copies of 6 titles) - 24-page teaching guide - Sturdy storage unit
Hurricanes is a collection of letters and essays about the human experience of hurricanes. Two of the writers, the teacher Donna Tiapula and the poet John Enright, wrote to friends and relatives during the Samoan hurricanes of 1990 and 1991. Jerome Gold, novelist and anthropologist, provides a moving evocation of Samoa before the destruction and a later glimpse of the impact these storms made. Award-winning essayist Marilyn Stablein's thoughts on Galveston's experience of Hurricane Alicia off a view of the relationship between the destruction outside ourselves and the fear of chaos within. From Donna Tiapula's letter: The sea is hard to describe. Usually it is such a beautiful deep blue & now it is green and ugly...Two small homes have been destroyed, gone totally. The bay is filled with waves on the reef 20 to 30 ft. tall. Not one or two waves, but 100's an hour.... It is really blowing now.... Wind is fierce. We cannot see the bay, rain and wind obstruct the view.... I am so scared. My stomach aches. I am angry...
Introduce key scientific concepts to your child and encourage early reading, writing and vocabulary skills Did you know that science is all around us, even on the playground? Open the pages of this illustrated picture and word book for young readers to discover the wonders of Science in 1000 words. This fascinating STEM education book for kids is packed with bright, detailed illustrations and easy-to-read terms. Every picture-packed page is full of scientific concepts such as sound, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image. It’s perfect for preschoolers or those learning English as a second language. This must-have reference book will broaden children’s vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Full of fun facts and stats, leading educational experts have carefully selected each topic with questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. This vocabulary book also includes lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs. Feed your child’s curiosity and help them shape their language, science, and literacy skills. This will foster a love for science and critical thinking to inspire kids to want to know more about how the world around them works. Encourage Early Science, Vocabulary and Literacy Skills Discover a different and exciting STEM topic on every page of this science book for kids! Delve into the key scientific concepts from sound and light to plants and animals. It’s the perfect gift for children who are curious about science and keep asking the how and why questions! Use picture-and-word association to learn about STEM topics like: • Seasons, the weather, and why things get hot and cold • Machines, materials, and junk • Being at the doctor and inside the human body • Vehicles, transport, the moon landing, and much much more
From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism. "Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.
