Books with author Wendy Conklin

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC builds critical literacy skills with this exciting nonfiction reader designed to enthrall sixth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with fascinating content that will keep them engaged from the first page to the last. Showcasing how life was life in Ancient Egypt, students will be whisked away to the past with this informational text that examines hieroglyphics, religion, politics, and style of Ancient Egyptians. Aligned with state standards, You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students preparing for college and career readiness.

How can you live a happy and healthy life? It all begins right now, in your teen years. This book shows you the right foods to eat and why you should be eating them as well as why exercise is good for both your body and your mind. Learn how to manage stress, relationships, and so much more! Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to further understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Reader''s Guide and Try It! culminating activity require students to connect back to the text, and provide opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with state standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career.

Georgia: Location and Resources explores state studies in this appropriately leveled informational text that promotes social studies content literacy. This high-interest e-Book comes with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state studies-driven e-Book connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.

This interesting nonfiction title allows readers to explore some of the most well-known battles of the Civil War. Through stunning facts, easy to read text, and colorful images and illustrations, this book will take children on a historical journey with the Confederate and Union armies as they fight the Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Gettysburg, and the Siege at Vicksburg. Along with the infamous battles, the Gettysburg Address, treason, and the Declaration of Independence are discussed to give readers a better understanding of why the Civil War began and the impact it had on Americans. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Have you ever dreamed of flying through the air like a superhero? Perhaps you've thought about jumping out of a plane and parachuting to safety. Whether it's bungee jumping, skydiving, or wingsuit flying, these activities require an abundance of creativity - and courage! This high-interest nonfiction e-book builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about extreme sports. Featuring TIME content, this purposefully leveled text was developed by Timothy Rasinski, a leading expert in reading research. The intriguing sidebars feature fun facts that challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop higher-order thinking. Informational text features include a table of contents, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to deepen understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Try It! culminating activity requires students to connect back to the text, and the Reader's Guide provides opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and state standards, this title readies students for college and career.