Books published by publisher Britannica Educational Pub

Plant growth is a complicated topic that botanists and plant biologists devote their entire careers to studying. This book presents to elementary school students an accessible explanation of the process of how plants grow. It also describes how their life cycles work and how they must interact with the world around them to thrive. Additionally, this book examines environmental factors like disease and pollution by explaining what they are and how they impact plants' ability to grow. Young readers will learn the necessity of caring for plant life to improve the environment and create a greener future for the planet.

This enchanting book delves into the history of folktales, or stories made up by peoples around the world to teach important values to their children. Traditional folktales from a variety of Native American communities and distant countries such as India and Botswana are all presented to show the commonalities shared by such diverse cultures in their classic stories. Artwork and paintings illustrate the tales, while textboxes explain important terms that are also defined in the glossary. As a part of the Common Core standards, understanding folktales is an essential skill for students—one they can develop with the help of the narrative and examples herein.

Even in a new digital era, where directions are available online at the drop of a hat, students still need to develop the skills to understand, read, and utilize the maps all around them. With this book, young readers can enjoy an informative, lively, and fun-filled resource that introduces them to maps, imparts crucial skills, develops their spatial thinking, and stirs their imaginations. Essential vocabulary, thought-provoking questions, and timely supplementary materials round out this must-have book that will inspire a lifelong appreciation and love for maps.

In today's vast world of information overload, students need help finding the best and most reliable sources available. This student-friendly book teaches young readers about secondary sources and where to find them. They will learn how to interpret and apply the information they find. Students will meet the C3 Social Studies Framework standards as they build their skills in finding and using evidence to support learning and writing. With sidebar features highlighting key terms and concepts, this book is accessible to young scholars who are ready to dive into nonfiction reading.

Even though we can’t change the weather ourselves, we can understand the factors that account for changing conditions. Weather fronts are responsible for a host of meteorological phenomena, and learning how to interpret them can help us prepare for the worst of winter or celebrate the best of summer. This volume breaks down the differences between the various weather fronts and explains how they generate the weather we experience. It also examines the relationship between weather fronts, air masses, jet streams, and related events, such as El Niño.

Few author-illustrators share Mo Willems’ keen insight into the minds of young children. Dubbed the “master of the doodle,” Willems inspires his readers to laugh and think, and perhaps most importantly, to express themselves creatively. Chronicling Willems’ life and development as an illustrator and storyteller, this lively volume provides insight into his whimsical sensibility and demonstrates that hard work can be fun if you love what you do. In line with Common Core Standards, text features, including quick fact and vocabulary boxes, help readers quickly locate important information and allow them to approach Willems’ works with new understanding and appreciation.