Books with author Rory McCallum

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science skill of defining the problem 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 define problems in everyday life. Readers will follow the narrator as they try to find out what is eating their family's crops. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Everglades Invasion! (ISBN: 9781508137627). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

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 empathy, an integral component of the SEL core concept of social awareness. Readers will learn all the ways they can care and show care for others. 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 Cate the Cat Cares (ISBN: 9781725353510). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, 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 understanding citizenship through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about citizenship by studying the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Remi's Rights and Responsibilities (ISBN: 9781508139447). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are the tools that every child needs to succeed in school and in life. This book introduces readers to the SEL skill of empathy, a key part of the SEL core concept of social awareness. Readers will follow a cowboy as he cares for his horse. Eye-catching illustrations, a stimulating storyline, and a relatable situation will engage students as they acquire integral skills for daily life. For a comprehensive learning experience, this fiction title can be paired with the nonfiction title Feeling for Others (ISBN: 9781725355033). 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 citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator learns about the importance of rules in a community. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Learning About Local Laws (ISBN: 9781538364635). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.