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Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world''s coolest skyscrapers! This high-interest reader uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they''ve learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students'' interest level and their interaction with the text. Math Talk poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills. Teaching math and reading has never been so seamlessly integrated-or so easy!

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the discovery of the "New World" and how it affected the Native Americans already living there. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Leaders come in a variety of forms! Through examples of leaders from the past, as well as from the present who have made important impacts in their communities, readers discover that being a leader makes a big difference! From community leadership, to youth leaders, to government leaders, having someone in charge makes businesses, governments, schools, religions, and communities stay organized and connected. Vibrant images, supportive text, and intriguing facts work in conjunction with a helpful glossary and index to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content.

Plants are living things. They go through a life cycle. Learn about what plants need to live and grow. This science reader introduces students to the life cycle. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including seed, root, stem, leaf, and flower. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

This science reader introduces students to the life cycle of plants. With bright, engaging images, it details the parts of plants and how plants grow and thrive. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including habitat, adapt, and the parts of plants. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, and more. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and Oczkus, Lori, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Sue Bird is a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend. She was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft and led the Seattle Storm to four WNBA championships. Bird’s career includes five Olympic gold medals and a long list of all-time WNBA records. Learn more about Bird’s path to success, her plans for the future, and her work fighting for social justice issues.

In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Soto fell in love with baseball. He played in his first Major League Baseball (MLB) game at 19 and quickly became one of the sport’s youngest superstars. From his game-changing home runs to his unique moves in the batter’s box, find out what makes Soto an MLB standout!

Aaron Donald, defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, is driven to be the best. His size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. With lightning-quick moves and a special ability to chase down opposing quarterbacks, Donald is making his mark on the National Football League (NFL). Find out how Donald won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award two years in a row and learn what it takes to be one of football’s biggest stars.

Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe faster than a rocket. How do they get the job done, and how can humans do it themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpower and what scientists are doing to make that power a reality.

One moment, you’re standing in front of a crowd. In the blink of an eye, you disappear! With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks. You could play funny pranks. You could even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More importantly, how can humans do it themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpower and what scientists are doing to make that power a reality.

Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of the crime and then overpower them. But are their powers possible? More important, how can humans use these powers themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpowers and what scientists are doing to make those powers a reality.

Aaron Donald, defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, is driven to be the best. His size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. With lightning-quick moves and a special ability to chase down opposing quarterbacks, Donald is making his mark on the National Football League (NFL). Find out how Donald won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award two years in a row and learn what it takes to be one of football’s biggest stars.

In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Soto fell in love with baseball. He played in his first Major League Baseball (MLB) game at 19 and quickly became one of the sport’s youngest superstars. From his game-changing home runs to his unique moves in the batter’s box, find out what makes Soto an MLB standout!

Sue Bird is a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend. She was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft and led the Seattle Storm to four WNBA championships. Bird’s career includes five Olympic gold medals and a long list of all-time WNBA records. Learn more about Bird’s path to success, her plans for the future, and her work fighting for social justice issues.

Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe faster than a rocket. How do they get the job done, and how can humans do it themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpower and what scientists are doing to make that power a reality.

One moment, you’re standing in front of a crowd. In the blink of an eye, you disappear! With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks. You could play funny pranks. You could even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More importantly, how can humans do it themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpower and what scientists are doing to make that power a reality.

Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of the crime and then overpower them. But are their powers possible? More important, how can humans use these powers themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpowers and what scientists are doing to make those powers a reality.

Many National Football League (NFL) fans consider the 1985 Chicago Bears to be the greatest team the league has ever had. Explore the Bears’ best teams and moments, and meet players from running back legend Walter Payton to Khalil Mack, one of the NFL’s fiercest defenders.