Books with author Miriam Phillips

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) includes major life skills that all students need to get along with others and live happy, healthy lives. This book delves into the essential SEL skill of recognizing strengths, an integral component of the SEL core concept of self-awareness. Readers will learn how to recognize their intelligence. Accessible text paired with vibrant full-color photographs will allow readers to connect with the concept, and gain a deep understanding of how to apply this skill in daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this nonfiction title can be paired with the fiction title Sara the Seal Is Strong! (ISBN: 9781725353688). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, 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, Suri learns about how the Supreme Court operates. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Making Decisions on the Supreme Court (ISBN: 9781538365199). 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 using a computer. 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 use computers in the real world. In this book, readers learn about different computer tools and how to choose the best one for a task. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Which Computer Tool Should I Use? (ISBN: 9781538369593). 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 reusing resources and knowledge. 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 reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in the real world. In this book, readers learn how metal is processed at a recycling center and reused for new products. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Robin Recycles (ISBN: 9781538352205). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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 civic virtues through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn how to convey respect through their behaviors. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Show Respect (ISBN: 9781538363263). 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 data collection 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 data collection is used in everyday life. Taylor collects data about the frequency of each animal track she finds in nature. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Happened to the Ecosystem? (ISBN: 9781508137771). 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. Luis volunteers for a community campaign and learns how to break down a big project into smaller steps. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Our Local Government (ISBN: 9781508137931). 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 taking civic action. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator takes action by writing to local leaders. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Writing Letters to Leaders (ISBN: 9781538364819). 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 using a design process to create artifacts. 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 using a design process works in the real world. In this book, a community plans and creates a local park by working step by step. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Plan a Park! (ISBN: 9781538367339). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.