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Books with author Dwayne Booker

  • Why Do I Have Chores?: Taking Civic Action

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2018)
    This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of taking civic action through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about the importance of taking responsibility for chores. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Have Chores (ISBN: 9781538363911). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Fiona Follows School Rules: Understanding Citizenship

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2018)
    In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of understanding citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, Fiona learns to be a good citizen by following rules in school. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Following Rules at School (ISBN: 9781538365571). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Fun With Chemistry: Testing and Checking

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of testing. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how testing works in the real world. In this book, readers learn why it is important for chemists to check their work. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Kara Is a Chemist (ISBN: 9781508137580). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Looking for Landmarks: Working at the Same Time

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of parallelization. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how parallelization works in the real world. In this book, a class splits up to look for landmarks in a city-wide scavenger hunt. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Trip to Boston (ISBN: 9781508137702). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Fun With Chemistry: Testing and Checking

    Dwayne Booker

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of testing. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how testing works in the real world. In this book, readers learn why it is important for chemists to check their work. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Kara Is a Chemist (ISBN: 9781508137580). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Mia the Mermaid: Looking at Data

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of data analysis using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how data analysis is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a mermaid named Mia as she counts the different kinds of fish around her and compares their quantities. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title I Count Fish (ISBN: 9781538351901). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • My Plant Project: Presenting Ideas and Work

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of communicating with digital objects. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how they can communicate with digital objects in the real world. In this book, a narrator uses digital objects to present their plant project to their class. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Beth's Bean Plant (ISBN: 9781538366943). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Looking for Landmarks: Working at the Same Time

    Dwayne Booker

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of parallelization. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how parallelization works in the real world. In this book, a class splits up to look for landmarks in a city-wide scavenger hunt. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Trip to Boston (ISBN: 9781508137702). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • My Science Project: Fixing a Problem

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of debugging using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how debugging is used in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as she tries to fix a problem with her science project. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title What's Wrong with the Experiment? (ISBN: 9781538352328). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • What Is My Duty to the World?: What Is Right?

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, July 15, 2019)
    Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of ethical responsibility, an integral component of the SEL core concept of responsible decision-making. Readers will learn how to think about what is right and how they can make an ethical decision. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title The King Does the Right Thing (ISBN: 9781725356207). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.
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  • Rules for Using the Internet: Following Rules Online

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, May 30, 2020)
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  • What Is Stress?: Dealing with Stress

    Dwayne Booker

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, July 15, 2019)
    Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of stress management, an integral component of the SEL core concept of self-management. Readers will learn what stress is and how to handle it. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title Max the Mummy Keeps Calm (ISBN: 9781725355125). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.
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