"ocated in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more." --

Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Barbados. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of California, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of Alaska and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of anger. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.

This book relays the factual details of 9/11 through three different perspectives. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a New York Muslim student, NYFD firefighter, and Midwestern student. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives while gathering and analyzing information about a modern event. Modern events never look the same to everyone. It...

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Alpaca or Llama book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between alpacas and llamas. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography....

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a crime scene investigator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Butterfly or Moth book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between butterflies and moths. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author...