Books with author Feather Schwartz

After Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas began to form its own identity. This new identity centered on the rise of the Texas cattle industry and the growing legend of the Texas cowboy. Readers will discover what cowboy life was like in the early days of Texas history as they make their way through this exciting book! Readers will learn about Texas cowboys, cattle trade, antebellum, the Battle of Fort Sumter, and more through vivid images, easy to read text, and numerous intriguing and engaging facts. A glossary, table of contents, and index is provided to aid in better understanding of the content and development of vocabulary.

As a kid, Lonnie Johnson liked to invent things. He often faced prejudice as an African American growing up in the segregated southern United States, but he eventually became an engineer for the US Air Force and NASA. He was working on a different invention when he came up with the idea for a new type of water gun. Johnson knew his toy was more powerful than other squirt guns―he just needed to find a way to make the Super Soaker available to kids all over the country. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor.

How well do you know The Lion King? Put your knowledge to the test with these quizzes! Take multiple choice, true/false, and personality quizzes to learn: Which Pride Lands animal would you be? Which Lion King character are you most like? How well do you know the songs from movie? and much more! Nonfiction features highlighting social-emotional learning, the elements of storytelling, and character comparisons challenge readers think critically about their favorite Disney stories. Back matter includes a reproducible page for readers to create a quiz. Let's get quizzing!

Did you know that astronauts get taller when they go to outer space? Or that some people can see as many as 100 million colors? Read these fun facts and many more in this incredible, mind-blowing book of science facts and trivia! Find out how many seeds are in a strawberry, how much salt is in the ocean, and how many insects are on the planet. Then share your new knowledge with your friends. It's trivia time!

When Ellen Ochoa was young, male American astronauts walked on the moon. But girls were not allowed to be astronauts. Girls didn't often study science either―but Ochoa didn't let that stop her. In high school, Ochoa loved math and science. In college, she studied physics and engineering, and later she became a scientist and inventor. Eventually NASA began accepting women into their astronaut training program. While there, Ochoa developed technology, became the first female Hispanic American astronaut, and logged 1,000 hours in outer space. Learn about Ochoa's hard work and perseverance on her journey toward becoming a scientist, inventor, and astronaut.

Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This library bound book features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.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.

Dolphins and penguins. Small bats and big cats! Our world is filled with amazing animals. This book teaches young learners about different types of animals. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

There are all kinds of creatures in the world. Some live on land. Some live in the sea. Some fly in the sky. What do they look like? How do they sound? Where do they live? Let's learn more about our animal friends! First grade students will learn about different types of animals as they are engaged in reading. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include a glossary and bold font to increase understanding and build vocabulary. With vibrant images and simple text, this book will keep students reading from cover to cover.

There are four seasons. Look for clues in the weather. Look at the leaves on trees. Feel how warm or cold it is. Is it winter, spring, summer, or fall? Students will learn about the seasons as they are engaged in reading. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include a glossary and bold font to increase understanding and build vocabulary. With vibrant images and simple text, this book will keep first grade students reading from cover to cover.