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Books with author Leigh McClure

  • My Mom Has Jury Duty: Understanding Government

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2018)
    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's mother explains what a jury is and how it works. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Is a Jury? (ISBN: 9781538365366). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Rae Builds a Robot: Following Instructions

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures 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 algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Rae follows instructions to build her very own robot. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Build a Drone (ISBN: 9781538353103). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • What Do Firefighters Do?: Roles in My Community

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2018)
    This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of roles in my community through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about what it means to be a firefighter. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Aunt is a Firefighter (ISBN: 9781538363430). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Community Cultures: Looking at Data

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2017)
    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 data analysis. 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 data analysis works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how to analyze data about different cultures in a certain community. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Cultures in Our Class (ISBN: 9781538351925). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Molly Makes Electricity: Testing and Checking

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing 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 testing is used in everyday life. Molly makes a circuit and then tests it to make sure it works. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Finding the Best Conductor (ISBN: 9781538353189). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • What Do Trees Need?: Learning Tools

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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 how to achieve learning goals using tools. 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 they can achieve learning goals in the real world. In this book, readers learn how to use tools to find the answer to a simple question about trees. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Tess Learns About Trees (ISBN: 9781538366240). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • I Disagree!: Civic Virtues

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, )
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  • Rae Builds a Robot: Following Instructions

    Leigh McClure

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures 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 algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Rae follows instructions to build her very own robot. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Build a Drone (ISBN: 9781538353103). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Molly Makes Electricity: Testing and Checking

    Leigh McClure

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing 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 testing is used in everyday life. Molly makes a circuit and then tests it to make sure it works. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Finding the Best Conductor (ISBN: 9781538353189). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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  • Wolf Packs Work Together: Working As a Team

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
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  • Making a Parachute: Making It Better

    Leigh McClure

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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 and perfecting. 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 and perfecting works in the real world. In this book, readers learn how they can create, test, and perfect a parachute for a toy. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Maddy Makes a Parachute (ISBN: 9781538367513). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.
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