Books with author Rachael Morlock

As an American woman in 19th century Paris, Mary Cassatt was an unlikely force in the French Impressionist movement. Today, Cassatt is known for her intimate studies of women and children. Readers discover how Cassatt independently forged her artistic path, despite the restrictions female artists faced at that time. Full-color photographs trace the evolution of Cassatt's work as it elevated everyday women's lives to the realm of fine art. Readers explore the artistic and historic contexts for Cassatt's work through detailed text and sidebars, while annotated excerpts from personal letters and other primary sources illuminate Cassatt's life and legacy.

More than half the world's population has access to the Internet. Good digital citizens show respect for the different cultures, beliefs, views, and resources they may encounter online. This book encourages readers to demonstrate kindness and respect in all their digital interactions, even when they disagree with other Internet users. By following simple guidelines, readers can also learn to honor the privacy and creative rights of other users. Help your readers create a safer and friendlier place to share opinions and information.

In the English language alone, there are over 550 words for describing the emotions we feel. Emotions are multilayered, variable, and sometimes overwhelming. Identification is a crucial step in understanding and responding to emotions in a healthy way. Young readers learn about the big and little emotions that color their relationships and experiences. Investigations of common emotions equip readers with strategies for identifying and dealing with their feelings. Primary sources highlight innovative directions in the study of emotional intelligence, while simple explanations help children cultivate self-awareness in their own lives.

We live in a computing society. Computers help us work, play games, talk to our friends, and watch videos. Many people carry their very own computer right in their pocket. The power of computer technology continues to grow, and it's up to each of us to understand the importance of digital citizenship. This set helps young computer users stay safe while surfing the web, and helps them learn to behave responsibly and think critically while online. Each book addresses a concept most kids are already familiar with, but applies it to the digital world of the Internet. Features include: Full-color photographs encourage students to make connections with the texts. Readers are encouraged to take civics concepts including kindness, respect, and courtesy and apply them to the digital world.

Pearls are beautiful flukes of nature. The only gemstones formed inside living creatures, these lustrous gems have fascinated mankind for centuries. Readers will be enchanted by this thorough study of pearls, how they're formed, how they're collected, and their historic uses. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with a unique spin on curricular subject matter, this book is a guaranteed jaw-dropper for young scientists.

Every day, young people make large and small decisions that affect them and the people around them. Evaluating consequences is a critical step in good decision making at any age. Readers will explore strategies for identifying and weighing their options before making a decision. They will be encouraged to look ahead, imagine the consequences of different actions, take the perspective of others, and make the best choice. Familiar scenarios and full-color photographs help readers connect the ideas in the text to their own lives.

The Greek philosopher Socrates famously declared, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Reflection is a vital element of an examined life. Even for students, reflecting on situations and their own thoughts and feelings can lead to meaningful connections, greater self-awareness, and stronger decision-making skills. Readers will find a guide to healthy reflection. Primary sources provide powerful examples of reflection in action. Photographs and descriptions of familiar situations remind students that they can reflect on their own thoughts and feelings every day.

Back in the late 1700s, some of the states only ratified the new U.S. Constitution with the provision that lawmakers add a Bill of Rights. In this book, readers will discover how the Third and Fourth Amendments earned inclusion in the Bill of Rights. Complicated political language is simplified, helping readers recognize the amendments at work in modern life. Both amendments reflect the fundamental American values of privacy and personal property. They protect homes, belongings, and even phone conversations. Primary sources, engaging images, and sidebars explore the evolving interpretation of the Third and Fourth Amendments. Student readers will close this book with a new understanding of how these amendments affect young people today.

As an American woman in 19th century Paris, Mary Cassatt was an unlikely force in the French Impressionist movement. Today, Cassatt is known for her intimate studies of women and children. Readers discover how Cassatt independently forged her artistic path, despite the restrictions female artists faced at that time. Full-color photographs trace the evolution of Cassatt's work as it elevated everyday women's lives to the realm of fine art. Readers explore the artistic and historic contexts for Cassatt's work through detailed text and sidebars, while annotated excerpts from personal letters and other primary sources illuminate Cassatt's life and legacy.

Pearls are beautiful flukes of nature. The only gemstones formed inside living creatures, these lustrous gems have fascinated mankind for centuries. Readers will be enchanted by this thorough study of pearls, how they're formed, how they're collected, and their historic uses. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with a unique spin on curricular subject matter, this book is a guaranteed jaw-dropper for young scientists.

Using technology may come naturally to many young people, but that doesn't mean they're able to identify online risks. In this book, readers will learn how to spot and avoid hazards online. Being alert and aware helps Internet users protect their personal information, dodge scams, evaluate the credibility of websites, and safely connect with others. This simple guide to navigating the Internet with confidence provides tips and tricks for alert users. Photographs illustrate this fundamental aspect of digital citizenship.

Being smart on the Internet involves knowing where to find good information, thinking critically about websites, and understanding safe ways of sharing online. With straightforward explanations and instructions, this book helps readers become smart digital citizens who know how to recognize reliable sources and safe websites. Readers will learn to navigate the Internet, think carefully about the content they view and share, follow rules for healthy interactions, and reflect when they make mistakes. Photographs provide examples of important guidelines in action.