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Discover the diverse wildlife and people of Central America! This social studies book covers the cultures and landmarks throughout the seven countries known as the bridge between the Americas. Plants, animals, and people from all around the world converge in Central America. This teacher-approved book provides students opportunities to understand the lives of people from this beautiful isthmus, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of Central America in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the biodiversity of Central America to life for students.

Help third grade students strengthen reading skills with effective and engaging daily practice activities. The daily reading practice in this workbook covers fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts, organized by meaningful thematic units.

Travel along the U.S. Interstate Highway System! This Spanish language social studies book explores how this network of fast-paced freeways changed how Americans live and move. The U.S. Interstate Highway System provides 48,876 miles of roads that get Americans where they need to go. This teacher-approved book shows Spanish-speaking students how interstate roads have evolved and grown over time, including the history of roads built by native peoples. The book covers the geography, history, and economics surrounding the Interstate Highway System in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, useful discussion questions, and other key features, this book gives English learners an inside look at the important role of the U.S. Interstate Highway System.

Read along as predators find food…while prey try to avoid becoming food! In every ecosystem around the world, predators and prey have evolved to have unique features and strategies for survival. Introduce students to predators and prey on land and in water. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will spark a curiosity about the food web. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is ideal for makerspaces and guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Cover advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is perfect for secondary students or ages 10-14.

What goes up must come down…unless it’s in outer space! How do astronauts handle changes in gravity? Find out how the amazing force of gravity affects objects on Earth, the moon, and more. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will inspire curiosity about gravity through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Explore advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.