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Tiny houses are exactly what they sound like-tiny! But, these little places are seeing a huge rise in popularity. Step inside and see what it takes for a tiny house to shape up, as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math...

In this exciting math reader, Vikram Patel wants to hire a game designer who will help his company create cutting-edge games. The first contender for the position is Zak, a master videogame designer and architect of shapes. The other competitor is Posie, an artist who is pushing the limits of virtual reality. Students will learn about 2-D and 3-D shapes as they are engaged in reading about this high-stakes competition. This text builds math content...

Scientists have learned a lot in the last 400 years since bacteria was discovered. Today, bacteria's impact goes beyond medicine and science. Engineers want to use bacteria to solve problems. Designers want to use it, too. There are plans for a bacteria energy farm. A biologist is designing new concrete that is mixed with bacteria so that sidewalks can heal themselves. And a design firm in New York has an idea for growing chairs from bacteria. The...

Henna has been used to create body art by many different cultures for thousands of years. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the history of henna body art, explores its cultural importance, and invites students to create their own henna designs. This high-interest Spanish book includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage English language learners as they build their...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest composers of all time. His work challenged musicians, singers, and audiences to understand music in new ways. His legacy lives on in the 40 symphonies, 27 concertos, 22 operas, and hundreds of other pieces that are played regularly today. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The...

Home is where the heart is. And more and more people are learning to love living in tiny homes. Most tiny homes are less than 20 feet long. Although it may seem small, tiny-house owners feel right at home in these small spaces. Learn all about the tiny home movement as you learn to compose and decompose shapes. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features...

Discover what the American flag means with this fun nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, this book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book explains what the flag represents and why it makes Americans proud. It also challenges students to explore the meaning of the flag with thought-provoking questions, and includes an extension activity...

Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM...

Read about scientists' recent discoveries about Uranus and what they hope to find out about the planet in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed.

What animal is black and white and round all over? What rolls, dunks, and bounces but never walks? You'll find out in this book of fun and puzzling riddles! Discover clever riddles with side-splitting punchlines-plus a few riddles that will leave you groaning but grinning all the same. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!