Books with author Caitie McAneney

Shapes are everywhere, and understanding their attributes is an essential part of third-grade math education. A comprehensive introduction to geometry is told through relatable narratives and real-world situations, teaching readers how to recognize geometric principles in everyday life. Appealing visuals and age-appropriate content work together to reinforce complex math concepts. Art is a great teaching tool, especially when it can teach us about quadrilaterals. Readers will learn how to recognize them in this informative narrative. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 3.G.A.1.

One of the most recognizable map symbols, the compass rose, is also the most useful. It shows the cardinal directions, and, when used with a compass, it can help hikers and orienteers reach their destination. Readers are introduced to the compass rose and the cardinal and intermediate directions it displays. Detailed examples lead readers through using a compass rose on a map. Full-color images accompany important map skills, engaging readers with content consistent with the social studies curriculum.

Texas’s road to statehood was as long and winding as one of its many cattle drive trails. Readers explore every twist and turn along the way—from its time as an independent republic to its annexation into the United States. They learn about Texas’s role in important U.S. events, such as the Mexican-American War and the Compromise of 185. With the help of historical and contemporary images as well as informative sidebars and graphic organizers, this book allows readers to discover for themselves the journey that brought Texas from a Spanish colony to the important U.S. state it is today.

Real-life situations and relatable narratives introduce students to the principles of multiplication and division, an essential part of third-grade math. Age-appropriate language encourages learning, which will help readers to become fluent in more complex math topics. Engaging visuals complement high-interest topics, while visually appealing designs help to make the math concrete. Readers will learn about a myriad of North American birds while gaining an understanding of multiplication. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 3.OA.A.1.

Readers will delight in the high-interest educational topics addressed in this book, which is aligned to the 3rd grade Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Age-appropriate language, vivid imagery, and a relatable narrative will grab students' attention, keeping them engaged while also equipping them with the skills they need to become thoughtful readers. This book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index. Rosen Common Core Readers can be paired with InfoMax Common Core Readers to provide another perspective to parallel topics. Readers explore the causes of various types of weather while learning to create simple bar graphs. CCSS English Language Arts Standards: RI.3.4., L.3.4b.

Readers will love learning all about the ocean’s most playful animal—the bottlenose dolphin. This book introduces readers to important facts about the bottlenose dolphin, including anatomy, diet, and behavior. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs to help readers grasp the topic and have an enjoyable learning experience. This book about everyone’s favorite ocean friend is a fun supplement to early life science curricula.

In a world that grows more fast paced every day, kids face many challenges at earlier ages than ever before. This set tackles such difficult topics as grief and loss and staying safe online as well as other challenges, such as dealing with food allergies, head-on. Each title handles the topic with sensitivity while arming readers with the knowledge and encouragement they need to overcome life’s obstacles. Readers will learn when it is time to seek help and that they are not alone. • Social studies nonfiction about social issues students face and deal with that meets students’ need for informational text • Offers tips on how to deal with challenging issues • Fits nicely within social and health curriculums