Books with author D J Steinberg

Little polar bears all covered in fluff With scarves and mittens and little earmuffs Go thump-thump-galumping through the snow to play “No school!” cheer the bears “ItÂ's another SNOW DAY!” ItÂ's a snow day, and the polar bears are out to play. Bears are sliding, bears are dancing, bears are celebrating! Have a ball with these fuzzy fur balls, with glitter flocking on the cover and spot lamination on every page!

With over two billion adherents worldwide, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world today. It is also the largest religious group in the United States and Canada. In this accessible, highly illustrated book, the history, teachings, and practices of Christianity are explained in accessible text for elementary-level readers, with vocabulary boxes and other sidebar features to encourage critical thinking and ensure text comprehension. Each of the major periods and branches of Christianity are covered, offering readers a view of the religion's scope and the diverse ways it is celebrated and practiced around the globe.

Plants and algae form an important basis of all marine ecosystems. They provide nutrients to animals that eat them and also create oxygen for humans and animals to breathe. This academic lower elementary title covers the diversity of marine plants and algae that exist as well as the processes they undergo to grow and thrive. Photosynthesis is explained in easy-to-understand language, as is the role of plants and algae in food chains and food webs. Finally, the importance of sea plants and algaeand threats to their existenceis addressed in a timely discussion on global warming.

In this engaging, informative title, the concepts of taxes and government funding are broken down in a way that early-elementary-level readers will understand and find captivating. The history of taxes is covered from ancient Rome through pre-Revolutionary America, as are the different types of taxes and how taxes are used in the United States today. “Think About It” boxes encourage readers to think critically about the topics discussed in the text and how taxes relate to their own lives. Compare and Contrast sidebars also promote key skills included in the Common Core standards.