Books with author Kelli L Hicks

Evan in the Middle introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up.Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young readers. With 48-pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.

Can you imagine having to drive long distances in a car, train, or bus? Airplane travel changed all that, making travel much quicker, easier, and less stressful. This book addresses the four factors that make it possible for an airplane to fly: weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and details what each of these things means to maintain the safety of the passengers who fly on the over 64 million flights a year in the United States. So, buckle up and enjoy your flight in this wonderful book about airplanes! This book will allow students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

In Animal Sanctuaries, students will learn about the places and people that help rehabilitate abused and rescued animals. Young readers will love turning the pages as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way. The Animal Matters series allows readers to explore the world of animals and the people that work with them while also building reading comprehension skills. Each 24-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.

An escalator is a moving staircase with steps that go up or down. This book discusses how an escalator if based off a conveyor system, moving objects up and down using gears and chains that are connected to the steps, flattening them out at the top and bottom so people can easily get on. This form of transportation has made it more convenient to go from one floor to another without walking up flights of stairs. So, next time you have a chance to ride an escalator, hold on to the handrails and get a free moving staircase ride! This book will allow students to analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

In Responsibility, young learners will explore what their personal responsibilities are at home and at school, and how doing the right thing will make them feel good, as well as inspire others. Each 24-page book in this series features real-world examples that teach everything from personal accountability to manners, and everything in between. The Little World Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Featuring full-color photographs, a picture glossary, websites to visit for more exploration, and more, young learners will gain reading comprehension skills as they learn important life concepts.

In the book, Honesty, young learners will explore the importance of being honest and how their truthfulness affects others. Each 24-page book in this series features real-world examples that teach everything from personal accountability to manners, and everything in between. The Little World Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Featuring full-color photographs, a picture glossary, websites to visit for more exploration, and more, young learners will gain reading comprehension skills as they learn important life concepts.

Readers will learn the importance of accepting unexpected or unwanted outcomes in Dealing With Defeat. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything from respect and teamwork to internet safety and beyond.