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Cooking the Russian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
Once a part of the vast Soviet Union, life in Russia has seen many changes. One thing that has remained the same is the varied and interesting food found there. Rich, filling, and most of… Read More →
Cooking the South American Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
With twelve independent countries, the Falkland Islands, and French Guiana, the many cultures of South America feature a variety of dishes. Focusing on recipes from countries like Argentina,… Read More →
Fire Trucks
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
Bright red fire trucks with flashing lights and noisy sirens carry firemen, hoses, ladders, and more to fight fires. Find out how they work and what types of jobs they do. Read More →
Growing Up in the Great Depression 1929 to 1941
From the Series Our America
Confronted with starvation, lack of education, and homelessness, children of the Great Depression, like sixteen-year-old Clarence Lee, whose father asked him to leave home because he could no Read More →
Helen Keller
From the Series On My Own Biography
Trapped in silence and darkness, Helen Keller longed to communicate with the world. Both deaf and blind, she struggled to express the thoughts locked in her mind. When Annie Sullivan became… Read More →
Independence Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A basic overview of Independence Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
It's Winter!
From the Series Celebrate the Seasons
Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season. Read More →
Jackie Robinson
From the Series On My Own Biography
The first African American to break the color barrier in modern major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest players of all time. Forced to put up with angry, hateful fans… Read More →
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A basic overview of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Memorial Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Monster Trucks
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
Monster trucks are big, noisy machines. They're so tall that their drivers have to climb to get into them! They can drive over cars, tow lots of heavy things, and more. Read More →
Nathan Hale: Patriot Spy
From the Series On My Own Biography
As the Revolutionary War began, Nathan Hale immediately joined up on the side of the Patriots. When General Washington needed a spy, Hale was the only man to volunteer for the job. In the… Read More →
No One Saw: Ordinary Things through the Eyes of an Artist
From the Series Bob Raczka's Art Adventures
With a simple, rhyming text and beautifully reproduced paintings, No One Saw explores modern art. Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own… Read More →
Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
Young children usually think of their home as the structure in which they live. In Our Big Home, the author and illustrator present a much larger vision of home as the planet Earth. Linda… Read More →
Pocahontas
From the Series On My Own Biography
As the young daughter of a powerful Powhatan leader, Pocahontas befriended the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Although she helped them survive their difficult first years, and she… Read More →
Pouncing Bobcats
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Animals
With furry, tufted ears, spotted coats, and short knobby tails, bobcats are distinctive wild cats. Found in forests, grasslands, mountains, swamps, or even deserts, bobcats hunt and grow from Read More →
Presidents' Day
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays
A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful,… Read More →
Winter
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Seasons
A basic overview of the winter season. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →
Cooking the Caribbean Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
With abundant textures and tastes that differ from island to island, the food of the Caribbean is a delicious blend of traditions. Reflecting the cultures of a diverse population, Caribbean… Read More →
Cooking the Greek Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
Greek cuisine is both exciting and rich in tradition. Influenced by both western European and Middle Eastern foods, contemporary Greek dishes reflect an interesting combination of old and new Read More →
Cooking the Indian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
The contrasts of geography, climate, religious beliefs, and population in India result in its strong and distinct culture. These differences have greatly influenced Indian menus. However, one Read More →
Cooking the Israeli Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
Israeli food is a blend of many different cooking traditions. This tasty collection of recipes includes delicious dishes such as felafel, Passover popovers, and cheese blintzes. Read More →
Cooking the Norwegian Way
From the Series Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks 2nd Edition
Norwegian cooking has been shaped by its climate, many natural resources, and landscape, with long coastline surrounding over two-thirds of the country and hundreds of fjords jutting inland.… Read More →