Christine Dugan

Learn about measures of central tendency as you follow the lives and work of some brave individuals--hurricane hunters! While most people take shelter from a hurricane, these dedicated professionals fly right into the eye of the storm. Learn about the instruments they use and analyze the data they collect. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn new mathematical concepts and build their STEM skills.

What helps you stand up strong? What keeps you from flopping like a noodle on the floor? What gives your body its shape and protects your heart and brain? It is your bones, of course Read all about them in this engaging, Spanish-translated title.

Muscles is a 32-page nonfiction book that introduces young readers to the muscular system and how it supports movement and strength. Through accessible explanations, real-life examples, and dynamic visuals, students learn about the different types of muscles, how they work together with bones, and the importance of keeping muscles healthy. Perfect for early science education and health awareness. Function: Describes how muscles support body movement. Muscle Groups: Introduces key muscles and their roles. Types of Muscles: Explains voluntary and involuntary muscle function. Visual Support: Includes vivid photos and labeled diagrams. Educational Focus: 32-page book ideal for science and health learning.

Bones is an engaging nonfiction reader that introduces young learners to the skeletal system and its important functions in the human body. Designed for early elementary students, this book uses age-appropriate language and vivid visuals to explain how bones support movement, protect organs, and grow with the body. Ideal for science lessons, classroom read-alouds, or independent reading, it supports foundational understanding in life science and anatomy. Introduces the skeletal system in a simple and accessible format. Explains the role of bones in structure, movement, and protection. Features colorful photographs and diagrams to boost comprehension. Encourages curiosity about the human body and how it works. Ideal for early science instruction and health-themed literacy units.

The years between World War I and World War II were years of change and reform. This enlightening title discusses some of the most prominent events during this time, including the Harlem Renaissance, a rise in new literature and entertainment, suffrage, the stock market crash on "Black Tuesday", and the Great Depression. The authentic images, colorful scrapbook layout, and easy-to-read text work in conjunction with an accessible glossary, index, and engaging sidebars to intrigue readers as they read through the pages of this book.

Act out the story of Sophia, a young girl who is nervous about moving to a new town and having her life change. By hearing her Grandmother's story about immigrating to America, Sophia learns that making a change and moving forward can lead to very good things! The roles in this Spanish-translated script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to use differentiation strategies to assign specific roles to students in a way that accommodates individual reading skills. By using differentiation, teachers can get all students involved and engaged in the same activity, whether they are struggling or proficient readers. Everyone can feel successful and can enjoy building fluency through performance! While performing this story with others, students can also practice interacting cooperatively and using expressive voices and gestures. With an accompanying poem and song for additional fluency practice, this script is a dynamic resource for your first and second graders. This colorful, leveled script is sure to get all students participating and confidently practicing fluency in a way that many other texts cannot.

Act out this story of many helpful family, friends, and neighbors After Mario's family gets in a car accident, his mom breaks her leg Although she is going to be fine, the family will need a lot of extra help during her time of need. The many helpful characters in this Spanish-translated script give readers a fantastic example of the importance of doing good deeds This script includes roles written at various reading levels, allowing teachers to implement differentiation strategies. This feature allows teachers to assign each role based on their students' individual reading levels, encouraging everyone to get involved in the same activity. Whether students are struggling or proficient readers, they can all gain confidence in their reading fluency and feel successful. By performing together, students will also practice interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures while storytelling. With an accompanying poem and song to give readers additional fluency practice, this script is a dynamic resource sure to engage a classroom of varied readers.

Born in 100 B. C., Caesar grew up to be a talented leader who had a very successful military career. This enlightening and appealing biography illustrates to readers the powerful role that Julius Caesar played in Rome, along with details about the Rome History Republic, Roman social class, and the rise of the Roman Empire. The bright photos and maps and captivating facts and sidebars allow readers to be engaged and entertained simultaneously. The helpful glossary and index work in conjunction with the supportive, easy-to-read text to aid in better understanding of the content.

Even though the Roman Empire ended in A. D. 476, its legacy still lives on today. Julius Caesar, gladiators, aqueducts, and The Colosseum are just a few of the topics discussed in this incredible book that uses vibrant, beautiful photos and intriguing facts to teach readers about the Roman Empire. Featuring a glossary, index, and easy-to-read text, this book will have children both engaged and fascinated as they learn what a big impact the Romans had on the past and on our lives today.

Students will act out the story of Sophia, a young girl who is nervous about moving to a new town and having her life change. By hearing her grandmother's story about immigrating to America, Sophia learns that making a change and moving forward can lead to very good things! This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading level, allowing all students to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. These drama scripts for students are a great way to teach literacy and engage all learners!

Students will act out a story of many helpful family, friends, and neighbors. After Mario's mom breaks her leg, the family needs a lot of extra help during her time of need. With many helpful characters, this script teaches readers the importance of doing good deeds This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading level, allowing all students to get involved in the same activity and feel successful Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. These drama scripts for students are a great way to teach literacy and engage all learners