Books with author Lawson

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge 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 reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in everyday life. Readers follow Robin as she collects plastic bottles to recycle. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title At the Recycling Center (ISBN: 9781538352458). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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 will learn how to build and test a model race car. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Reed Makes a Race Car (ISBN: 9781538351581). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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 skill of defining the problem. 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 people define problems in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how clean energy sources are the answer to helping the environment. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Family Goes Green! (ISBN: 9781508137825). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of problem decomposition 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 problem decomposition is used in everyday life. In this book, a narrator gives directions to a new girl in school by breaking them down one step at a time. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book How Do I Get to My Classroom? (ISBN: 9781538366042). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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 government. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator examines the role of public works in a community. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Inside Public Works (ISBN: 9781508139379). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.