Books with author Alison Mitchell

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are the tools that every child needs to succeed in school and in life. This book introduces readers to the SEL skill of solving problems, a key part of the SEL core concept of responsible decision-making. Readers will follow a superhero who saves the day by solving the problem. Eye-catching illustrations, a stimulating storyline, and a relatable situation will engage students as they acquire integral skills for daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this fiction title can be paired with the nonfiction title How Can I Fix the Problem? (ISBN: 9781725356054). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of online safety using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how online safety is used in everyday life. In this book, a narrator stays safe by not talking to a stranger. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Never Speak to Strangers (ISBN: 9781538367186). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of self-efficacy, an integral component of the SEL core concept of self-awareness. Readers will learn how important a can-do attitude is to success. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title Dragons Can Do It! (ISBN: 9781725355422). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how collaboration works in the real world. In this book, readers learn how the three branches of the U.S. government work together. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Class Campaign (ISBN: 9781538353073). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Raised on open-wheel racing, where he had marked success, Tony Stewart jumped into the stock car series with confidence, and not a small amount of brashness and willingness for confrontation. Earning as many detractors as fans, Stewart was in the spotlight well before he began setting records. This profile of the racing star details his move from IndyCar to NASCAR, his relationship with his devoted fans—and those devoted to hating him—as well as inside stories that are only known outside of the winner’s circle.

In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of understanding citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator discovers what it means to have rights as a citizen. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Are Rights? (ISBN: 9781538363768). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of taking civic action through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn how to take action to improve a community. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Improve My Community (ISBN: 9781538365724). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data collection. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers learning experience and show how data collection works in the real world. In this book, a class takes a vote to decide where they should go for a field trip. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Tara Takes a Vote (ISBN: 9781538350003). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of understanding government through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about what it means to be a judge. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Grandma is a Judge! (ISBN: 9781538364277). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Readers will follow Ben as he follows a set of instructions to build a bird house. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Building a Bird House (ISBN: 9781538352304). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in the real world. In this book, readers learn about the Bill of Rights and how parts of it can be reused and shared for other purposes. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Class Government (ISBN: 9781538353141). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.