Books in Language Arts Explorer series

The ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the role conjunctions play in sentences by following the story of Nancy, a girl who brings her family to see her work on display at an art show. The story and activity sidebars help introduce concepts such as correct punctuation and the use of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

This book teaches readers how to plan and write memoirs. They will discover what makes an interesting life story, why details are important to creating an interesting story, and how to organize memories into a compelling narrative. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the development of point of view, descriptive detail, logical organization, and the narrative as a whole.

Save the Planet: Helping Endangered Animals applies the NCTE/IRA Standards to science and social studies content. Each book sends the reader on a fact-finding mission, posing an initial challenge and concluding with questions and answers. Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving--all critical thinking skills--while learning about ways to care for our planet.

Teach children important lessons to build their character with this 5-book set of nonfiction titles. Each book contains vivid images, supportive text, and simple text features to help readers build literacy skills as they learn about civic values, community service, leadership, loyalty, and more. This set includes: We the People: Civic Values in America; School Around the World; I'll Lead the Way!; You Can Count on Me!; Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community.

Introduce students to fundamental STEM themes with informational science, technology, engineering, and math texts in this 10-book set. Each book includes supporting graphics, key vocabulary, problem-solving activities, and hands-on labs to engage young learners. This set includes: Water Cycle; Traveling on a Train; The Fort; Energy; Analyze It!; Farmer's Market; Rocks and Minerals; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Motion; Friction.

Teach students grades K-1 about different types of weather with this nonfiction 4-book set. Through vibrant photos, informative text, and interactive lab activities, early learners will explore weather's effects on people and regions, as well as the rotation of seasons. This collection includes: What Is the Weather?; Changing Weather; Weather; and The Seasons.

The ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the function verbs have in sentences by following the story of Will and his new puppy, Brownie. The story and supplemental activity sidebars help teach concepts such as tense, use of regular and irregular verbs, and the difference between types of verbs.