Books with author Dona Rice

Germs. Everybody has them! some germs help people. Some germs can harm people. Add and subtract with TENS as you learn all about germs. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make Learning Arithmetic easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an Index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving Section provides additional Learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest math book

This beautifully illustrated book features a simple rhyme and vivid images that work together to help beginning readers build their foundational reading skills. In the classroom or at home, this book will help children learn to recognize colors in the world around them as they share an enjoyable reading experience with parents or teachers. This large lap book measures 9.5" x 12" and is ideal for read-alouds.

Act out the story of a speedy gingerbread man! A woman bakes him for her baby to eat, but the gingerbread man quickly jumps up and runs away! Can she catch him or will he get away? The six roles in this script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can easily implement these strategies by assigning specific roles to their students in a way that best accommodates readers of all levels. All students can participate in this activity, helping them gain confidence and feel successful while building fluency! An accompanying song and poem about the garden gives readers exciting additional opportunities to engage in the story and build fluency. Students will also practice other important skills like reading aloud, interacting cooperatively, and using expressive voices and gestures while performing this story together. All of the features in this colorful script make it the perfect tool for a diverse classroom of learners to practice repeated reading and fluency!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about adaptation through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.