Books with author Ben Nussbaum

This nonfiction books explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with easy-to-read text provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction title.

Explore the culture and history of three California Indian tribes--the Yana, the Yokuts, and the Tongva--with this primary source book. California's Indian Nations builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary sources such as maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in reading. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

JOIN Elizabeth and Zachary as they celebrate their birthday at an amusement Park. Along the way, find out more about the different types of roller coasters. These rides use lifts, Twists, loops, and gravity to deliver big-time thrills. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about roller coasters as you practice dividing Fractions. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an Index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars extend Learning and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The math Talk Section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience.

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

Yellowstone National Park is filled with many beautiful sights. But, it is also a bizarre and dangerous place! underground heat melts roads. The ground shakes with Earthquakes. Small, bubbling pools are ringed with strange yellow and orange water. Geysers shoot into the air. Yellowstone is full of contradictions. It's Wild, but it is also carefully managed and under control. Learn all about this beloved National Park with this nonfiction book that combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, math charts and diagrams, sidebars, and practice problems make Learning to measure volume relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and Index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving Section provides additional Learning opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Explore the history of California's iconic missions with this primary source reader that builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources. This full-color title includes maps, letters, images, art, and photographs that will engage students and develop their curiosity about the people and the world around them. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Plan It! extends learning outside of the classroom with an activity that students can respond to at school or home. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Explore California's rich history with this engaging grade 4 book!

Indian tribes once spanned the state of California when the arrival of new settlers forced them into a struggle for survival. Learn how three tribes-the Tongva, the Yokuts, and the Yana-played key roles in the growth of California with this primary source reader. This high-interest title builds literacy and social studies content knowledge with an emphasis on California state history. The use of primary sources like maps, letters, images, and photographs will engage students and help them look at the world and current issues with a historical lens. Essential text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Read and Respond activity immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. The Your Turn! activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, this nonfiction text is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. Explore California's rich history with this engaging grade 4 book!

Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Books about life-or-death situations can have great plots and exciting events. They can also inspire people to excel. In this nonfiction book,youll read about Alec,who is shipwrecked,and Karana,who is left behind on an island. Mulan fights in wars for years. What do these books communicate about survival? What allows these characters to survive? This title includes important text features such as a glossary,index,and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension,vocabulary,and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content,this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.

Children follow Snow White as she escapes from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. Will she be able to start a new life with her friends, the Seven Dwarfs? This adorable 36-page, colorful padded board book shows children the importance of never giving up. Comes with an audio CD, featuring narration and original music. This Book Features:- Colorful padded cover- Fun rhymes and great illustrations of everyone's favorite Disney characters- 36 sturdy board pages- A sing-along audio CD- Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches- Ages 3 and up