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Books with author Sadie Silva

  • Yumi Uses the Internet: Digital Citizenship

    Sadie Silva

    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 digital citizenship 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 digital citizenship is used in everyday life. Yumi learns what digital citizenship means and how she can apply it to her Internet activities. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Computer Dos and Don'ts (ISBN: 9781508137917). 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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  • It's My Duty: Understanding Citizenship

    Sadie Silva

    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 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 duties that come with being an American citizen. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What Are My Duties? (ISBN: 9781538363706). 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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  • Let's Start a Community Campaign: Taking Civic Action

    Sadie Silva

    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 taking civic action through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn how to take action by starting a community campaign. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Sofia's Stopsign Campaign (ISBN: 9781538365663). 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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  • Fen Fixes Her Circuit: Fixing the Problem

    Sadie Silva

    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 debugging 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 debugging is used in everyday life. Readers will follow Fen as she finds and fixes a problem in the circuit she's made. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What's Wrong with the Circuit? (ISBN: 9781508137603). 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 Does the Mayor Do?: Understanding Government

    Sadie Silva

    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 understanding government through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn the duties and responsibilities of a mayor. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Meet the Mayor! (ISBN: 9781538364215). 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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  • We Help Our Community: What's the Problem?

    Sadie Silva

    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 skill of defining the problem. 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 people define problems in the real world. In this book, a class helps their community through a clothing drive. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Dev Plans a Food Drive (ISBN: 9781538351321). 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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  • Simon Starts a Business: Breaking Down the Problem

    Sadie Silva

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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. In this book, Simon tackles a big problem as he starts a business by working one step at a time. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book We Can Start a Business (ISBN: 9781538368671). 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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  • Finding My School: Sticking to It

    Sadie Silva

    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 concept of tenacity and perseverance. 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 tenacity and perseverance are helpful in the real world. In this book, readers will follow a narrator as they find their way through their community to their school. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title The Lost Prince (ISBN: 9781538351109). 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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  • Fen Fixes Her Circuit: Fixing the Problem

    Sadie Silva

    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 debugging 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 debugging is used in everyday life. Readers will follow Fen as she finds and fixes a problem in the circuit she's made. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book What's Wrong with the Circuit? (ISBN: 9781508137603). 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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  • Yumi Uses the Internet: Digital Citizenship

    Sadie Silva

    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 digital citizenship 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 digital citizenship is used in everyday life. Yumi learns what digital citizenship means and how she can apply it to her Internet activities. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Computer Dos and Don'ts (ISBN: 9781508137917). 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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  • Una the Tuna Understands: Understanding Others

    Sadie Silva

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, July 15, 2019)
    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 perspective-taking, a key part of the SEL core concept of social awareness. Readers will follow Una the Tuna as she understands what a shark might be feeling. 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 I Understand (ISBN: 9781725354074). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.
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  • Bigfoot Makes the Best Choice: Making the Best Choice

    Sadie Silva

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, July 15, 2019)
    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 analyzing situations, a key part of the SEL core concept of responsible decision-making. Readers will follow Bigfoot as he looks at a situation in order to make the right choice. 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 So Many Choices! (ISBN: 9781725355996). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides vocabulary, reflections, background knowledge, text-dependent questions, whole class activities, and independent activities.
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