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Books with author Sheri Lang

  • Let's Measure Daylight: Organizing Data

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2018)
    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 data organization. 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 data organization works in the real world. In this book, readers look at and organize data about the amount of daylight that exists daily throughout the course of a year. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Measure Day and Night (ISBN: 9781508137658). 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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  • My Mom Can Code: Careers in Computers

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into computer science careers 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 computer science careers in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as she learns all about her mom's job as a coder. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title A Career in Coding (ISBN: 9781538352519). 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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  • Making Our Community Better: Listening to Others

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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 feedback to improve. 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 feedback to improve in the real world. In this book, readers learn how they can use feedback from others to solve a problem in their community. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Todd Makes His Community Better (ISBN: 9781538368930). 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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  • A Day in Court: Understanding Government

    Sheri Lang

    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 about how a court operates. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Our Trip to the Courthouse (ISBN: 9781538364390). 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 Measure Daylight: Organizing Data

    Sheri Lang

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    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 data organization. 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 data organization works in the real world. In this book, readers look at and organize data about the amount of daylight that exists daily throughout the course of a year. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Measure Day and Night (ISBN: 9781508137658). 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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  • Rules for Our Field Trip: Following Rules Online

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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 Internet laws and ethics. 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 Internet laws and ethics work in the real world. In this book, readers learn how they can follow rules for a field trip and why it is important to have rules in real life and online. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book I Play by the Rules (ISBN: 9781538368497). 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's Wrong With the Microscope?: Fixing the Problem

    Sheri Lang

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    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 debugging. 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 debugging works in the real world. In this book, readers will investigate what's wrong with a microscope and learn how to fix it. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Tarik's Telescope (ISBN: 9781508137863). 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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  • Reed Makes a Racecar: Checking Your Work

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of testing 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 testing is used in everyday life. Readers will follow Reed as he builds a model race car and then tests it. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Building a Race Car (ISBN: 9781538351604). 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 Dark at Night!: What's the Problem?

    Sheri Lang

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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 problem definition. 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 problem definition works in the real world. In this book, a narrator has to find a solution for seeing in the dark. First, they have to define the problem. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Nora's Night Walk (ISBN: 9781538365922). 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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  • Whales Work Together!: Working as a Team

    Sheri Lang

    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 teamwork, a key part of the SEL core concept of relationship skills. Readers will follow a pod of whales that work together to achieve a goal. 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 Our Team Wins! (ISBN: 9781725354371). 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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  • Vicki the Vampire Thinks About Her Actions: Looking Inside

    Sheri Lang

    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 reflecting, a key part of the SEL core concept of responsible decision-making. Readers will follow Vicki the Vampire as she reflects on her actions and how they affect others. 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 Think About My Actions (ISBN: 9781725356177). 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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  • Wanda the Walrus Works Hard!: Working Hard

    Sheri Lang

    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 self-discipline, a key part of the SEL core concept of self-management. Readers will follow Wanda the Walrus as she works hard to complete her goal. 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 Do My Best! (ISBN: 9781725353367). 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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