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Meet 1,000 influential African Americans from the earliest days of the nation to contemporary pop culture. Profiles feature people from all walks of life, coast to coast, north to south; from the fields of science and industry to sports and the arts; from entertainers to political activists. Kids will be enthralled and inspired by the stories of these Americans who've earned their places in history. The set also features approximately 20 Guidepost articles on such topics as Black Identity and Popular Culture, Civil Rights, Slavery, Historically Black Colleges, and Universities and the Supreme Court. These articles provide a historical framework to help students better understand the lives of the people they've read about. Sample Entries: Abolitionism Academia and Education Ali, Muhammad Angelou, Maya Calloway, Cab Davis, Miles Du Bois, W. E. B. Ellington, Duke Hendrix, Jimi Jemison, Mae Marshall, Thurgood Mays, Willie Obama, Barack Rice, Condoleezza Scott, Dred Shakur, Tupac |
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Amazing Animals of the World 1, 2, and 3 are ideal resources for young researchers learning about animals and animal habitats. The set features 400 entries on amazing mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates. Kids will find their favorite creatures (guinea pig, for example) plus some they may meet for the first time. In each article, kids will learn where animals live, what it eats, its method of reproduction, and its typical behavior. Each entry in the set provides concise but extensive information about the animal: •Common English name plus Latin scientific name (genus and species) •Class icon—bird, fish, mammal, etc. •Essential class, order, or family classifications •Size, diet, method of reproduction or number of young or eggs •Habitat icon and explanation •Home range description plus range map •Status of endangered or threatened •A full-color picture of the animal in a characteristic pose The clear, simple, but informative texts discuss not only the appearance and significance of the animl but also its typical behavior, interesting quirks or features, and how or why it might be endangered today or in the near future. |
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Amazing Animals of the World 1, 2, and 3 are ideal resources for young researchers learning about animals and animal habitats. The set features 400 entries on amazing mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates. Kids will find their favorite creatures (guinea pig, for example) plus some they may meet for the first time. In each article, kids will learn where animals live, what it eats, its method of reproduction, and its typical behavior. Each entry in the set provides concise but extensive information about the animal: •Common English name plus Latin scientific name (genus and species) •Class icon—bird, fish, mammal, etc. •Essential class, order, or family classifications •Size, diet, method of reproduction or number of young or eggs •Habitat icon and explanation •Home range description plus range map •Status of endangered or threatened •A full-color picture of the animal in a characteristic pose The clear, simple, but informative texts discuss not only the appearance and significance of the animl but also its typical behavior, interesting quirks or features, and how or why it might be endangered today or in the near future. |
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Abraham Lincoln is considered to be one of the greatest presidents the United States has ever seen. This book tells Lincoln's whole story, from his youth as a farm boy in Kentucky and Illinois to his remarkable presidency. It also focuses on his role in eliminating slavery and helping the Union to triumph over the Confederacy during the Civil War. COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Social studies nonfiction about the key events and issues of this critical period in American history that meets students' need for complex informational texts. • A glossary of domain-specific vocabulary words which connects to Language standards for Vocabulary Acquisitions and Use. • Source material on the key events and issues of this critical period in American history for students to meet Writing standards by creating opinion pieces and informative texts. • Timelines, maps, and archival photos and illustrations provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to the given topic efficiently. |
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Meet Maybelline “Maybe” Chestnut—Goth girl and daughter of Chessy Chestnut, owner of the number-one (and only) charm school in Kissimmee, Florida. When Chessy refuses to tell Maybe who her father is—or to protect her from her latest scuzzball husband—Maybe heads to California to find her biological dad, accompanied by her friends Hollywood and Thammasat Tantipinichwong Schneider (Ted for short). It's a quest that will eventually involve a taco truck, an old movie star, three makeovers, a Rolls Royce, a cute English roommate, a famous photographer, and Chessy's Seven Select Rules for Young Ladies, as a charm-school dropout proves to be a drop-dead charmer in Lisa Yee's young-adult debut |
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Get close to the battlefield in one of the most heavily armed gunships in the world. The AC-130 has enough firepower to take out enemy tanks and other armored vehicles. Learn about the history of the AC-130, its weapons and features, and how it supports ground troops in their missions. COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Social studies nonfiction about land, water, and air fighting vehicles that meet students' need for complex informational texts. • Related articles and web links available on www.factsurfer.com with which students can meet the Informational Reading Anchor Standard 9, to analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. • Full-color detailed photos and diagrams provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to a given topic efficiently. |
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COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Social studies nonfiction about powerful despots of history that meets students' need for complex informational texts. • Maps, timelines, photos, and illustrations provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to the given topic efficiently. |
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It's “Panda-monium” in China when a rare giant panda mysteriously disappears from the world's largest panda reserve! |
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Move over, Captain Underpants! there's a tiny new superhero in town. Undaunted by Principal Krupp's insistence that their essay assignment on good citizenshipnot be another comic book about the briefs-clad warrior, fourth graders George and Harold decide to invent a new superhero. Super Diaper Baby is born! It's up to our fearless infant hero to save the planet from diabolical Deputy Doo-Doo and his reluctantly evil pooch, Danger Dog (“I'm not really evil. I'm just in it for the kibbles.”) |
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Afghanistan borders seven different countries and is a connection point for East, South, West, and Central Asia. It has long been a center of trade and culture, with many different civilizations throughout history calling it home. In this title, students will read about Afghanistan's wildlife, landscape, culture, and more. COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Social Studies nonfiction about countries of the world—their history, landmarks, culture, and kids' lifestyles—that meets students' need for complex informational texts. • Related articles and web links available on www.factsurfer.com with which students can meet the Informational Reading Anchor Standard 9, to analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. • A glossary of domain-specific vocabulary words which connects Language standards for Vocabulary Acquisitions and Use. • Tables, charts, maps, and photos provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to the given topic efficiently. |
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In recent years, Afghanistan has become one of the most important players in world events. But it also has a long and storied history. This title explores the geography, history, and culture of Afghanistan. It also discusses the different religious and political beliefs of Afghanistan's people, what their family lives are like, and how they celebrate holidays. COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Social studies nonfiction about countries' key people, places, events, culture, and history that meets students' need for complex informational texts. • Related articles and web links available on www.factsfornow.scholastic.com with which students can meet the Informational Reading Anchor Standard 9, to analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. • Material on countries with which students can meet Writing standards by Researching to Build and Present Knowledge. • Source material on countries for students to meet Writing standards by creating opinion pieces and informative texts. • Maps, timelines, photos, and illustrations provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to the given topic efficiently. |
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One day she's a brainiac and the next she's an airhead. A story about identity and misconceptions. |
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COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS: • Biographies about notable scientific minds of the past and present that meets students' need for complex informational texts. • Primary sources, maps, timelines, photos, and illustrations provide text features that help students meet Informational Reading Anchor Standard 7, locating information relevant to the given topic efficiently. |
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