Books in Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers: You Can Too! series

"Airplanes: they soar through the sky with a mighty, thunderous sound as passenger’s peer down at the puffy clouds and the towns below. What fascinating structures airplanes can be – especially for young children just beginning to learn about them! Take Off! All About Airplanes is the perfect airplane book for your grade schooler who already has a budding fascination for the field of aviation and wants to learn more. This short, easy read is filled with not just information text, but also vibrant visuals, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts! Your student will learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly. How exciting! Many owners of these aviation books have even said their student or child loves to read the book again and again – getting through the book quickly the first time, then going back to study the images and memorize the facts inside. If your child is a budding aviation enthusiast, this could be the perfect learning opportunity that doesn’t even feel like learning! It’s all fun. Give your student the chance to engrain themselves in a subject area that fascinates them, entertains them, and teaches them something important – all about airplanes! 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."

Did you know the United States leads the world in terms of number of tornadoes it experiences each year, averaging at about 1,000? For hurricanes, about six tend to develop over the Atlantic Ocean each year, but not every hurricane reaches landfall at the United States. Your reader can learn all about these amazing natural occurrences in this kids weather book! Spark a new love for learning about weather or strengthen an interest that’s already there just looking to grow. Readers will love flipping through this short, easy-to-ready, picture-filled booklet that features informational text, vivid photos, stimulating facts, and colorful diagrams! Learn all about tornadoes and hurricanes--from how they are formed to where are they are most common. This book is perfect for readers ages 6 to 10 and grades 2 and up who are curious about how storms are made and want something short and quick to flip through. At 24 pages, Tornadoes and Hurricanes! is a small booklet that’s perfect for on-the-go while traveling and is an ideal size for backpacks, purses, or other totes so your reader can flip through the pages no matter where you are. Help give your child or student a bigger appreciation and understanding of weather with this short kids geography book that’s best for children ages 6 to 10 years old. Tornadoes and Hurricanes! is the perfect gift idea for your budding weather enthusiast, or as a supplement for your geography class. 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.

The solar system: kids study it in school, and some even build solar system models from crafts as part of a science project. But what about kids who are exceptionally fascinated by astronomy and what exists beyond Earth? Supplemental materials like this solar system book are perfect for these types of students who want something extra." "The Solar System book by Teacher Created Materials features vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams – all within 28 pages. Don’t expect a long book, but something quick and easy-to-read; kids with an interest in the solar system will be fascinated from cover to cover!" "Many owners of these solar system books have even said their student or child loves to read the book again and again – getting through the book quickly the first time, then going back to study the images and memorize the facts inside. If your child is a budding astronomy enthusiast, this could be the perfect learning opportunity that doesn’t even feel like learning! It’s all fun." "Give your student the chance to engrain themselves in a subject area that fascinates them, entertains them, and teaches them something important – all about the solar system!" 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.

Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos, informative text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers delighted from cover to cover! 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.

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu.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.

Alexander Hamilton was George Washington's right-hand man and Thomas Jefferson's most notable rival. He was the beloved husband of Eliza Schuyler and the victim of Aaron Burr's fury. Learn all about the fascinating life of this influential Founding Father. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index. 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.

Discover the journey that your food takes through the digestive system in this fascinating nonfiction title! Featuring vivid diagrams and photos, fresh and informative text, and stimulating facts, readers will be engaged from cover to cover.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.

Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Engineers design things that affect our everyday lives. You can thank an engineer for your phone, the lights in your home, and your transportation to school. The work that engineers do influences almost everything around us and helps solve problems for people around the world. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds literacy skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career

Did you know in 1900 an estimated 1 million chimpanzees lived in the wild, and today, there are only about 340,000? Jane Goodall spent years observing, interacting with, and studying chimpanzees, and her true story has been summarized in this easy-to-read, picture-filled Jane Goodall biography for kids. If your child already shows a fascination with animals and would be captivated by the story of Jane and her chimpanzee friends, this book is a perfect choice. Jane Goodall is a wonderful example for children of how to work hard and follow your dreams. This book tells the story of Jane’s studies in the Gombe forest, but today Jane Goodall spends her time traveling all over the world, all year long, to talk with adults and children about conservation and the ability we all have to make a difference. She values the hope, creativity, and energy of children, and takes their questions and input quite seriously. In this Jane Goodall children’s book, readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement. At just 32 pages, this book is a short, easy read all students, even those who normally avoid books whenever possible. It’s a great way to get your child more interested in reading while learning about animals and cultures at the same time, and Jane Goodall is a wonderful example of an intelligent woman who followed her dreams and impacted the world. Give your student the chance to engrain themselves in a subject area that fascinates them, entertains them, and teaches them something important – all about chimpanzees through the studies of Jane Goodall! 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.

Abolitionist, civil rights activist, orator, and author are all words that can be used to describe Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.