True Life: Alice Paul

by Dona Herweck Rice

Published 31 March 2017
This informational text examines the life of the women's rights activist and suffragist who fought for women's right to vote. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

J.K. Rowling's success is beyond impressive. Few authors in history have experienced anything like it. There are theme parks that recreate the Potter world, multiple films, rock bands named for Potter places and characters, websites dedicated to Potter lore, and Quidditch teams around the world. This high-interest biography details the fascinating life of the creator of the Harry Potter books-J.K. Rowling. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this full-color nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and promote multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills, and the Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this text features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Grand Old Flag

by Dona Herweck Rice

Published 1 August 2015
The American flag symbolizes freedom in American culture. Using vivid images, this wordless book depicts the construction of a flag and how it is used. Early learners will develop their oral language skills as they determine and describe the meaning behind each image. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this book teaches students about the importance of the American flag.

America's Eagle

by Dona Herweck Rice

Published 1 August 2015
Young readers will discover the importance of America's national bird with this wordless picture book. Vivid photography shows how the Bald Eagle hatches from an egg and grows into a powerful, awe-inspiring bird. This book is a great tool for teaching young students about the symbolism behind this beautiful bird and is aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards.

Always Growing: Fruit

by Dona Herweck Rice

Published 1 August 2015
Introduce young learners to the intriguing concept of growth with this kindergarten picture book. Filled with vibrant photographs that show the various stages of the growth process of apples, this book will engage students and encourage them to describe what is happening in each picture. This book relates to Next Generation Science Standards and McRel Science Standards and focuses on growth and change.

Mountain of Presidents

by Dona Herweck Rice

Published 1 August 2015
This wordless book depicts the creation of this national landmark from conception to completion. The vivid images will help young learners describe how Mount Rushmore was created as they develop their early literacy skills. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, students will learn about the importance of this symbolic American landmark.