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Frogs' Legs for Dinner? (Katie Lynn Cookie Company #2)
by George Edward Stanley Linda GravesThe Katie Lynn Cookie Company is up and running! With the help of her grandmother and her best friend, Tina, Katie Lynn thinks she has everything under total control. But suddenly, the kitchen is feeling a bit overheated, thanks mostly to her mother's awful new hobby--French cooking. Now everyone's in the way: Mrs. Cooke, her runaway frogs, and Tina's little brother, Gerald. Don't look now, but some slimy snails are heading straight for the cookie dough!
A Frog's Life
by Irene KellyA stunningly illustrated introduction to our planet's many frog species!Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)! Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Colorful, scientifically accurate illustration is paired with a distinguished nonfiction writer's plain, energetic text in this excellent introduction to the diversity and fundamentals of frogs. Back matter includes information on frog disappearances and conservation efforts.A Cybils Awards Finalist in the Elementary Nonfiction category!
A Frog's Life (Time for Kids)
by Dona Herweck RiceTake a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!
From Agriculture to Ziggurats: The Many Inventions of the Mesopotamians
by Ann JordanThousands of years ago, the Mesopotamians made many discoveries that we enjoy today.
From an Idea to Lego: The Building Bricks Behind the World's Largest Toy Company (From An Idea To Ser.)
by Lowey Bundy SicholFor fans of the successful Who Was series, From an Idea to Lego is a behind-the-bricks look into the world's famous toy company, with humorous black & white illustrations throughout.Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea. Find out more about LEGO&’s origins, those famous bricks, and their other inventive toys and movie ventures in this illustrated nonfiction book!Find out the origin the name &“LEGO.&” (Hint: it combines two Danish words)See how LEGO grew from a carpentry shop to a multi-platform toy company.Discover how LEGO bricks are made and how they came up with their design.
From Apples to Applesauce (From Farm to Table, First Facts)
by Kristin Thoennes KellerWhere does applesauce come from? Learn how applesauce starts with fresh apples in an apple orchard. Follow along as the apples are taken to a factory and made into applesauce. Before food arrives in your home in neat packages, it travels on an amazing journey. The First Facts From Farm to Table set illustrates how food is processed and manufactured. Hungry readers will visit a farm to discover their favorite treat in its raw state, and then follow the production line as the food is harvested, transported to factories for processing, packaged for distribution, and, finally, sold to the consumer. Illustrative photography, fact-filled texts, and fun features will satisfy young readers' hunger for food knowledge.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
by Deborah HeiligmanRead and find out about how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes web research prompts and an activity encouraging kids to identify the different types of butterflies all around them.This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
From Cotton to T-shirt (Start to Finish, Second Series)
by Robin NelsonHow does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle--from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt--in this fascinating book!
From Curiosity to Deep Learning: Personal Digital Inquiry in Grades K-5
by Julie Coiro Elizabeth Dobler Karen PelekisFrom Curiosity to Deep Learning: Personal Digital Inquiry in Grades K-5 reveals the powerful learning that results when you integrate purposeful technology into a classroom culture that values curiosity and deep learning. The centerpiece of this practical guide is Personal Digital Inquiry (PDI), a framework developed by Julie Coiro and implemented in classrooms by her co-authors, Elizabeth Dobler and Karen Pelekis. Clear, detailed examples offer ideas for K-5 teachers and school librarians to support their teaching.Personal emphasizes the significance of the personal relationship between teachers and students, and the role that students have in the learning process. Digital reflects the important role that digital texts and tools have come to play in both learning and teaching with inquiry. Inquiry lies at the core of PDI, because learners grow and change with opportunities to identify problems, generate personal wonderings, and engage in collaborative dialogue, making learning relevant and lasting.From Curiosity to Deep Learning: Personal Digital Inquiry in Grades K-5 shows you how to integrate inquiry with a range of digital tools and resources that will create a dynamic classroom for both you and your students.
From Ed's to Ned's
by Gideon StererWhat starts with just two kids quickly escalates into a rhyming, rollicking romp through the neighborhood, where all the kids are invited!Climb to Cal'sWhirl to Will'sTrampoline from Ted's to Jill's!Two sisters venture out of their house and pick up Cal, then all three head to Will's. Four become eight and then eight become twelve, and before you know it, there are twenty-two!Never touching the ground, the kids have no shortage of ways to get to their pal's place when there is a mission at hand! Trampolines and slides. Propellers and parachutes. Diving boards and swinging vines. Find your favorite mode and join the friends on the adventurous trip!A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Selection"There is no safe or sound reasoning behind any of the journeys herein, but the joyful abandon is something any child will embrace."--School Library Journal, starred review"Mesmerizing."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
From Egg to Chicken (Lifecycles Series)
by Gerald LeggLarge illustrations and simple text describe what an egg is made of and how it hatches into a chicken.
From Farm to Table
by Mary Butenhoff Vicki Rushworth David HaggertyIn this book, learn how foods like apples, milk, and grain are produced on farms and sent to stores for us to buy and eat.
From Farms to Factories
by Marcia Amidon LustedThe industrial revolution? Was that a war? No, it was a time of inventions, progress, and modernity!
From Flower to Honey (Start to Finish)
by Robin NelsonSTART TO FINISH. HOW IS HONEY MADE? 1 Flowers open. 2 Bees fly to the flowers. 3 Bees drink nectar. What happens next? Read this book to find out!
From Me to YouTube: The Unofficial Guide to Bethany Mota
by Emily KleinLearn all about YouTube star and fashion expert, Bethany Mota!Bethany Mota is an American YouTube celebrity, fashion designer, and aspiring singer. Her YouTube videos show fashion purchases, outfit ideas, hair and makeup tutorials, DIY projects, and recipes. She has her own fashion line at Aeropostale, appeared on season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, and released her first single in October 2014. She has over 8 million subscribers on YouTube and millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. She's even interivewed the president! Learn all about this awesome YouTuber, including lots of full-color photos!
From Peanuts to Peanut Butter (From Farm to Table, First Facts)
by Kristin Thoennes KellerFrom Farm to Table. Where does peanut butter come from? Learn how peanut butter starts with peanut seeds at a peanut farm. Follow along as the peanuts are taken to a factory and made into peanut butter. Before food arrives in your home in neat packages, it travels on an amazing journey. The First Facts From Farm to Table set illustrates how food is processed and manufactured. Hungry readers will visit a farm to discover their favorite treat in its raw state, and then follow the production line as the food is harvested, transported to factories for processing, packaged for distribution, and, finally, sold to the consumer. Illustrative photography, fact-filled texts, and fun features will satisfy young readers' hunger for food knowledge. Titles in this set: From Apples to Applesauce; From Maple Trees to Maple Syrup; From Milk to Ice Cream; From Oranges to Orange Juice; From Peanuts to Peanut Butter; From Wheat to Bread.
From Phonics to Reading, Level A, Fluency Booster Practice Book
by Wiley BlevinsBoost students' fluency and early reading skills with the Fluency Booster Practice Book, a supplement of Wiley Blevins's From Phonics to Reading program! This stand-alone resource provides a variety of practice for building fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
From Phonics to Reading, Level A, Teacher's Edition
by Wiley BlevinsThe wrap-around Teacher's Edition provides the instructional tools and embedded professional development to teach students foundational skills, including: 30 weeks of explicit, research-based phonics instruction that embody the Seven Characteristics of Strong Phonics Instruction. Support for English learners, homework suggestions, and learning center activities. Placement test and cumulative assessments. Pacing suggestions for active and engaging instruction with the bulk of time spent on reading and writing Interactive instructional resources for essential activities accessible for free on Sadlier Connect
From Power Plant to House
by Colleen HordDo you wonder why your light bulb turns on? There's actually hidden wires that connect from your house to a power plant! There are many people in place to ensure that electricity gets to your home safely. From the electrician to the power plant manager to the worker, each person plays an important role in your light bulbs working! This title allows students to identify the connection between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
From Seed to Plant
by Gail GibbonsExplores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 2-3 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
From Seed to Plant (Journeys 2014)
by Gail GibbonsFlowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow. The book includes instructions for a seed-growing project, and a page of interesting facts about plants, seeds, and flowers. A nonfiction classic, and a perfect companion for early science lessons and curious young gardeners. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. From Seed to Plant was included in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B.
From Seed to Pumpkin
by Wendy PfefferIn the fall, pumpkins are everywhere: in the garden, in the supermarkets, and on doorsteps. But do you know how they grow from a tiny yellow seed to a big orange pumpkin? Read and find out! <p><p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]</p>
From Seed to Sunflower
by Dr Gerald LeggThis basic introduction uses the example of a sunflower to describe the year-long process by which a seed becomes a plant that can grow seeds of its own. Though the illustrations often employ interesting perspectives, their tones are unappealing garish. Brief Sunflower Facts and a growth time line are appended.