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The focus of Real World Math: Personal Finance is the intersection between personal financial literacy and age-appropriate math skills. This series helps build solid skills that contribute to mathematic achievement today, while modeling responsible financial habits for the future. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students...

They deliver everything from bills to Christmas cards and brighten our day with their courtesy and care. Letter carriers help us communicate with people around the world and work in sunshine, rain, and snow to see to ensure that the mail arrives on time. Readers get a peek at this important profession and learn how the men and women who deliver the mail keep our community connected. Colorful photos and engaging text in this series help kids learn...

During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. But how much do we really know about the men and women behind report cards and recess? This title uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help them learn. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...

What Can I See in the Summer? uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading and give an introduction to seasons. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program...

Dog in the Learning About Animals series uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate...

Pam has a pet shop. She also has a pet dog. His name is Tuck. What does Tuck like to do? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of...

Pam has a pet shop. What types of pets does she sell? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at...

Pam has a pet shop. She sells birds. Who does she sell a bird to? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy...

Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light! Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources...

Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section,...