Books with author Leonard Clasky

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 understanding citizenship through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about what citizenship means online. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Am a Digital Citizen (ISBN: 9781538365489). 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 communicating with digital objects 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 they can communicate with digital objects in everyday life. In this book, Beth uses digital objects to present her findings on the growth of her bean plant. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book My Plant Project (ISBN: 9781538366974). 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 learn how to make a circuit by testing for the best conductor. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Molly Makes Electricity (ISBN: 9781508137948). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.