Books with author Elizabeth Anderson Lopez

Introduce students to the history of California's state government! Students will learn how California's three levels of government work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws in this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

Do you want to live to 100 happy and healthy? How to Live to 100 shares the secrets of how regular people (just like you) embrace a long, healthy and happy life!Warning: reading this book and following the advice within can extend your life!Discover the insights (known only by Costa Rica's famous Blue Zone Centenarians) to living a long life full of purpose:learn the role peace and well-being play in your day-to-day life;find out why connecting to others is life's best medicine;discover why diet and lifestyle is NOT always the answer;learn the ways your culture can extend your life;-understand how your personality plays a role in your age;learn how to examine – and improve – your well-being;discover why biohackers, doctors, and academics do not have the answers behind longevity;and much more!How to Live to 100 answers the question: What can I do to live both a long and healthy life?Grab your copy now and start living a low-stress life of longevity!

California's government has a lot in common with the federal government. Both have a Constitution and three branches. Learn how these three levels of government-local, state, and federal-work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws. This primary source reader details how California's government was formed, and introduces students to the men and women who influenced its history. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and photographs, students will achieve literacy in social studies as they learn how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. This engaging text integrates social studies content and literacy and includes text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and comprehension. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. The Read and Respond activity immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. The Track It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way. Learn how California's government was created with this grade 4 book!

California was ruled by Spain, then Mexico, before the United States claimed it in 1848. Learn about California’s bumpy road to statehood with this primary source text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, Civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring book introduces students to the lives of notable women including Marie curie, clara barton, wilma rudolph, Rosa parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and Learning experience.

Meet five amazing kids who are helping to make the world a better place right in their own backyards! These kids have found ways to help others. And they all do different things. Their stories will inspire you to help others, too! This full-color nonfiction book introduces students to new vocabulary terms and concepts. It includes important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover.

What do Khloe Thompson, Dylan Hirth, Maria Clara, Drew Frank, and Willow Phelps have in common? They are all kids who volunteer to make the world a better place! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this inspiring nonfiction reader details the contributions these young volunteers have made to hospitals, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and libraries. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and an index to increase understanding and improve academic vocabulary. The Reader's Guide and Try It! sections provide extensive language-development activities that will prompt critical thinking. Aligned with state and national standards, this text prepares students for college and career. Keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover with this intriguing text.

Do you want to live to 100 happy and healthy? How to Live to 100 shares the secrets of how regular people (just like you) embrace a long, healthy and happy life!Warning: reading this book and following the advice within can extend your life!Discover the insights (known only by Costa Rica's famous Blue Zone Centenarians) to living a long life full of purpose:learn the role peace and well-being play in your day-to-day life;find out why connecting to others is life's best medicine;discover why diet and lifestyle is NOT always the answer;learn the ways your culture can extend your life;-understand how your personality plays a role in your age;learn how to examine – and improve – your well-being;discover why biohackers, doctors, and academics do not have the answers behind longevity;and much more!How to Live to 100 answers the question: What can I do to live both a long and healthy life?Grab your copy now and start living a low-stress life of longevity!

How do countries work together running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This engaging book introduces students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and Learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.

Henry was the first Newfoundland dog I adopted from rescue. Then there was Georgie, Charlie, Kiki and now Buddy.With Henry’s passing, Kiki and Buddy are a new generation of adopted Newfoundland dogs sharing my home. Ten years of rescued dogs, who have actually rescued me more times than I can count.I never quite decided to write a book of essays about my dogs. That is, until I realized they were often central characters in the faith column I write for the Summit Daily News. Which makes sense, since “living alone” isn’t a valid description of life with two or more 150-pound dogs.This insight made me think more about what my dogs have taught me over the years and how they’ve made me a better person. And they’ve helped me to understand what God wants me to know about being a better person.

For use in schools and libraries only. What do Khloe Thompson, Dylan Hirth, Maria Clara, Drew Frank, and Willow Phelps have in common? They are all kids who volunteer to make the world a better place! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this inspiring nonfiction reader details the contributions these young volunteers have made to hospitals, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and libraries.

Ana, a college student and part-time tour guide is thrust into a world of past events, intrigue, and ghosts, after a fall and bump to the head. Why are ghosts appearing to her? Who is the young girl who beckons Ana to solve an ancient mystery? Join Ana and her friends Mike and the four legged Watson as they solve this Saint Augustine, Florida History Mystery.