Books with author Kristy Stark

The 180 Days of Problem Solving for Grade 1 offers daily problem solving practice geared towards developing the critical thinking skills needed to approach complex problems. This teacher-friendly resource provides thematic units that connect to a standards-based skill that first grade students are expected to know to advance to the next level. Lesson plans offer guidance and support for every day of the week, outlining strategies and activities that dig deeper than routine word problems. Each week students will use visual representations and analyze different types of word problems (including non-routine, multi-step, higher thinking problems). This comprehensive resource builds critical thinking skills and connects to national and state standards.

It is fun to win. But kids can have fun when they lose, too. This engaging book teaches beginning readers to have fun while playing, regardless of whether they win or lose. Engage students in reading as they develop their early childhood literacy skills. With time for kids content, this full-color book is aligned to state and National standards, and introduces students to simple informational text features.

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about the importance of honeybees. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.

Kids play games. It is fun to win. But kids can have fun when they lose, too. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook teaches young learners to have fun while playing, regardless of whether they win or lose. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text features include a glossary to increase understanding and build vocabulary.

Easter island is an awe-inspiring place. This small island located off the Coast of Chile has a fascinating history. Enormous stone statues called moa number in the hundreds. These intriguing statues are a mesmerizing sight for visitors to the island. People travel from around the world to visit this isolated place. Read about Easter island's unique history and its thriving tourism industry as you learn to plot number patterns. This nonfiction book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, math charts and diagrams, sidebars, and practice problems make Learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and Index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving Section provides additional Learning opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.

Robert Irwin was only two when his father, Steve Irwin, was killed in an accident with a wild animal. Rather than fear these creatures, Robert has embraced them. A photographer and TV host, Robert now shares wild animals with people around the world and continues his father's legacy. This has forged Robert into a strong teenager. This book examines Robert's life and teaches about wildlife conservation through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to enjoy nature and be Teen Strong. At 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.

At age five, Marsai Martin started acting in commercials. Before long, she earned a role on the TV show Black-ish, which has earned her awards and national attention. The next steps were to produce her own movie and start her own production company. These accomplishments have forged Marsai into a strong teenager. This title examines Marsai's life and teaches more about the entertainment industry through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to get creative and be Teen Strong. At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.

Students will develop their addition and subtraction skills while engaged in reading about young entrepreneurs who were inspired to start their own companies. This nonfiction text combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The math graphs and practice problems make learning math easy, relevant, and fun. The table of contents, glossary, and index will further understanding of math and reading concepts. The Math Talk problems and Explore Math sidebars provide additional learning opportunities while developing students’ higher-order thinking skills.

Every day, people make choices. They choose what to do, what to say, and they choose favorites. What choices do you make? Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook introduces young learners to basic concepts of preference and choice. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this intriguing title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text features include a glossary to increase understanding and build vocabulary.

We love our pets. And our pets love us. Animals need lots of care. This engaging book teaches beginning readers how to take care of pets. Engage students in reading as they develop their early childhood literacy skills. With time for kids content, this full-color book is aligned to state and National standards, and introduces students to simple informational text features.

Have you heard the buzz about honeybees? Honeybees have many important jobs. They make honey, and they help plants grow. Use place value as you discover why bees are so important to our lives. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math sidebars feature clear charts and diagrams that make learning the concepts easy and fun. The Problem Solving activity enhances the learning experience and promotes mathematical reasoning, and the Math Talk section provides critical thinking questions to help facilitate rich discussions while developing students' speaking and listening skills. Text features include content-area vocabulary, dynamic images, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and an answer key. Aligned to state and national standards, this high-interest title will engage students in reading and learning.

Animals need lots of care. Learn how you can take care of animals. They will love you for it! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook introduces young learners to the concept of caring for pets. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text features include a glossary to increase understanding and build vocabulary.