Grade 1

Leo's class are all making flower pots to give to their moms at the Mother's Day breakfast. But Leo isn't making a pot. Leo's mom died in a car crash and won't be going to the breakfast. Leo… Read More →

Deep in the forest, fiddle music fills the air. You can't tell where it's coming from, but as you look around, you spot something sparkling. Is that gold? In this book, you'll read all about Read More →

Tara's dad has a long list of things to do today. Tara really wants to help. But she keeps making messes instead! Read More →

The Passover story is enlivened in this creative rendition of the Ten Plagues. Everyone can take part as Moses implores Pharaoh to "Let My People Go!" This light-hearted rhyming tale can be… Read More →

Why is Bear bothered by Bee when she can be a sweet friend? Character concept: Trustworthiness: Be a good friend. Read More →

Are you ready for an adventure in nature? Let's go camping! Experience a camping trip from beginning to end with simple text and colorful photos. From planning and packing to setting up camp… Read More →

Simple shapes make drawing aliens and spaceships fun and easy. Step-by-step instructions feature shapes that combine to become flying saucers, rockets, space worms, and more. Back matter… Read More →

Can you draw animals? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and triangles become a party cat. Triangles and ovals make up a cute penguin. What kind of animal can you draw with… Read More →

Simple shapes make drawing bugs and critters fun and easy. Color-coded instructions feature shapes that combine to become spotted ladybugs, spiky hedgehogs, slithering snakes, and more. Back… Read More →

Drawing dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts is fun and easy with simple shapes! Step-by-step instructions feature shapes that combine to become velociraptors, triceratops, woolly mammoths, and… Read More →

Creating kooky characters is fun and easy when drawing with simple shapes! Color-coded steps feature shapes that combine to become pirates, mermaids, ninjas, and more. Back matter shows the… Read More →

Can you draw monsters? You can if you start with simple shapes! Triangles and squares become a flying fanged monster. Circles in many sizes make up a multi-eyed monster. What kind of monster… Read More →

Can you draw robots? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and squares become a battle bot. Triangles and rectangles make a robotic firefighter. What kind of robot can you draw… Read More →

Can you draw vehicles? You can if you start with simple shapes! Circles and squares become a mighty monster truck. Triangles and rectangles make a speedy race car. What kind of vehicle can… Read More →

What happens when there are no costumes left for dressing up, or the ball lands in the pond? Children learning to read can celebrate creativity with these two stories about kids thinking… Read More →

Do you like sweet or tart apples? Visit a farm to discover how apples grow, what the different types of apples are, and how they taste. Make some delicious applesauce, and discover how to… Read More →

Greetings from the land down under! From kangaroos to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has many unique attractions that make it a vibrant country. Read More →

Beans are packed with nutrition and used in cuisines around the world. See how beans grow, meet the farmers who grow them, and learn how to grow a bean plant and how to make bean dip. In the… Read More →

Naan, sourdough, rye, pita . . . bread takes different flavors and forms all around the world. Experiment with yeast to learn why it makes breads rise, see how to knead bread, and follow a… Read More →

O Canada! From life in the tall mountains to major cities like Toronto, Canada is quite diverse. Visit fantastic landmarks like the CN Tower as you enjoy all that this country has to offer. Read More →