Books with author Christopher Nokes

Kindergarten is the year of many firsts, as children learn the alphabets, numbers, and discover new friends. Goodbye Kindergarten begins with a charming poem that celebrates children's achievements and experiences during their first magical year of education. This book captures children's achievements by tapping into their incredible imaginations and placing the power of creativity in their hands. Goodbye Kindergarten is bound to be a cherished keepsake for every kindergartener.

As Americans began to move west, many things changed, including the foods they ate and how they prepared their meals. An engaging narrative presents readers with fascinating facts about this crucial period of growth in the United Stateswith a unique emphasis on food. Detailed images, including primary sources, aid in setting the scene. Readers are then encouraged to bring a taste of this time to the present by making some of the foods they read about. These detailed recipes work with the text to create a history lesson readers wont soon forget.

Kindergarten is the year of many firsts, as children learn the alphabet, numbers, and discover new friends. Goodbye Kindergarten begins with a charming poem that celebrates children's achievements and experiences during their first magical year of education. This book captures children's achievements by tapping into their incredible imaginations and placing the power of creativity in their hands. Goodbye Kindergarten is bound to be a cherished keepsake for every kindergartener.

How do people get lice, and how can people get rid of them? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting for readers to discover as they enter the world of these pesky parasites. Detailed photographs give readers an in-depth look at lice, and fascinating facts are found on each page. Learning about lice is an engaging way for students to explore science curriculum topics, such as insect life cycles and the relationships between parasites and hosts. These topics are sure to excite readers when presented in such a cool and creepy way.

Children Beware! Halloween is coming, and so are the Monsters…and they want your sweets! Halloween is nearly upon us, and at midnight, all the monsters of the Halloween world, from Dracula to Frankenstein, will wake up for their yearly tricks and treats (mainly tricks). The Midnight Monsters want your sweets, and they are going to do whatever they can to get their hands on those sticky treats. But the monsters need to be quick, and eat the sweets they find, because once midnight passes, the monsters will vanish for another year. Will the monsters find those sweets? There is only one way to find out, and its by reading this colourful and spooky Halloween story. Suitable for ages 2+

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. This text explores the high-interest topic of civilizations, providing a thorough explanation of what makes them and why its important to study them. This text was written using standards RI.3.6. and L.3.6.