Find out how sap is harvested from maple trees to make a sweet food. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with p. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...

Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book! Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world! A practicing...

This heartwarming story explores the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and the invaluable lessons that both can learn from each other. Mark is a curious young boy who delights in spending time with his beloved grandma, asking her questions and relishing in her company. In turn, his grandma is thrilled to share her wisdom and experiences with him. Follow their adventures together as they embark on exciting journeys and discover...

No matter our age, our hope lies in a resurrected Jesus. Our promise is that we will be reunited with Him and those who left earth before us. Women are often the torchbearers who carry forth this hope, faith, and promise to the family. This story is of a young girl, Misty, who is very close to her faithful and loving grandmother who instills this hope in Misty. "Misty and Grandma have a close, loving relationship, and they have lots of fun together....

Lalo is tired of being Lalo Ramos, so he tries another, more "normal" name on for size. When his Hispanic grandparents start calling him by his new name, Lalo is worries that he may be losing his identity.

A Lasting Gift: Mommy's Guiding Light conveys a mother's love from childbirth to the time at which a parent's life comes to an end. Sharing words of wisdom, hope, and encouragement that guides and prepares a child for life, this book provides comforting words to ensure, that when the earthly life is no more, the love and presence of a parent lives on.

The best things grandchildren can give their grandparents are the gifts of time, patience, understanding, and love. This book is a love letter to grandchildren, asking them for these very things. As people age, their bodies and minds go through some changes, but their basic needs remain the same. They may still see themselves as young and physically fit, but their reality is different. They may slow down and be confused, but they still need to be...

Malcom, Ebony, Dad, Mom and Sword embark upon a once in a decade Family Reunion Event. Malcom learns about the rich history of his family, the importance of not talking across the spades table, the legacies of Black Greek Letter Organizations, and so much more. All while attempting to find his "twin" cousin, Malcolm. Join Malcom as he progresses through the multiple chapters of his family and enjoy the 1st Chapter Book in the Series;...

In poems that range from the minimalist to the theatrical, Jane Simpson evokes the fascinatingly unfamiliar world of the Arabian Peninsula, where she found her preconceptions about Muslim women completely shattered. She writes of home and family with great tenderness. Choked forms wonderfully match the sensations of grief. In a synthesis of home and abroad, science and art, the poems reveal a compassionate, searching gaze in a world without maps.