Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book's colorful photos bring the country's tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste...

From Egyptian pharaohs to bodies preserved in bogs, young readers will learn about human and animal mummies throughout history. This book explores how mummies are made and the spooky stories around them.

Come along with your friends from Sesame Street and explore Afghanistan! Shop at outdoor markets, snack on pomegranates, play volleyball, and more.

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Sioux. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos help break up the text. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. The book closes...

Easter is a very important Christian holiday that is celebrated each year in the spring. It celebrates Christ rising from the dead. Readers will learn that Christians celebrate this day with church services, Easter egg hunts, and more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards

The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Introduces the main native nations of North America's plains region, including the Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, Mandan, and Pawnee nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further...

Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Mars! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes the Red Planet so special. Explore its double moons, giant craters, and more. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Can you picture the home of the blue-footed booby? With this title, readers can learn about it and the many other amazing creatures found in the wild of Ecuador! This book transports readers to Ecuador with captivating photos and details about the country's people, language, landscape, and customs. Special features throughout the book will teach readers how to make a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, play a new game, and more.

Join your Sesame Street pals on a trip to Israel, a nation where people have lived for thousands of years. Try crispy fried falafel, visit the Dead Sea, and learn more about Israel's people and culture.