Dona Herweck Rice

Who would’ve thought that a dog, a cat, and a mouse could be best friends? In this fun picture book, Milly, Tilly, and Willy are best friends despite their differences. Early Spanish readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early Spanish literacy skills. This picture book is written in Spanish.

Bea is uninspired by the dirt yard at her new house. When a bee flies by, Bea knows just what to do. She'll create a garden fit for a queen. A queen bee, that is! Learn what is needed to plan and create a bee-friendly garden with this entertaining Spanish picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early Spanish literacy skills.

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials In "Big Foot Takes a Vacation" by Dona Herweck Rice, Frank is tired of being called Big Foot and needs a break. A vacation is just the thing Frank packs his bag and goes on a worldwide adventure. Find out more in this hugely entertaining story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials In "Elderberry Pie" by Dona Herweck Rice tells the story of how Antoinette and her family make delicious elderberry pies together, passing down their recipe--and their love--through the generations. Find out more in this touching generational tale your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials In "Monterey Bay" by Dona Herweck Rice, a group of young sea otters mistake a bird's egg for a food-bashing rock and receive a surprise What will they do to reunite the little hatchling with its mother? And will Pip, the grumpiest sea otter, finally learn to show his heart? Find out more in this otter-ly wonderful story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials In "The New Kid" by Dona Herweck Rice, eight-year-old Kenny has just moved to town and wants a dog more than anything. Howie the dog has been living on his own and wants a boy more than anything. What will happen when they wake up one day and are not quite themselves? Find out more in this paw-some story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

Dive into the never-ending quest for human rights This meaningful Grade 5 nonfiction reader explains the basic rights people have when they are born. Includes a fiction story related to the topic a "Civics in Action" activity and other useful features.

Everyone has heard of the Muffin Man who lived on Drury Lane. At least, that's what the nursery rhyme tells us. But just who was he really, and whatever became of him and his world-famous muffins? This illustrated fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

A once-popular shoemaker needs some help-and maybe a little magic-to become a profitable family business again. This illustrated chapter book puts a modern spin on Grimm's fairy tale, The Shoemaker and the Elves. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

Emperor Chou is determined to be the talk of the parade. Little does he know, he will be-but not for the reason he hopes Leave it to Lin to tell the truth and help the emperor change in the only way that matters. This fiction book puts a fun spin on the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale, The Emperor's New Clothes. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

The Queen of Hearts excels at baking tarts. But the Knave of Hearts can't keep from stealing them--they are so good What's a queen to do? Advancing readers will enjoy this entertaining story featuring well-known nursery rhyme characters. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

Discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that fill a neighborhood with this Spanish nonfiction book Ideal for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected project, and other exciting features. This 24-page full-color Spanish book explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses. It also connects key ideas such as community and culture to students' daily lives, and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about community culture, and people coming together.

What happens when all the parts of the body stop cooperating? Well, Coach Brain is about to find out. She's the brains of the outfit--literally But Coach finds herself stumbling along until she remembers what it really means to be a team. This entertaining, cross-curricular book teaches advancing readers about the human body. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

Annabelle wants an extra special goodnight story that will spook her a little--and make her laugh. Well, Dad has the perfect story to tell. "Skeleton Picnic" coming right up Written in verse, this entertaining chapter book will delight advancing readers with a fun, bedtime story. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists hope that by studying these creatures, they may find ways to copy and use all of their abilities. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish-translated book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math

Everyone needs a home--and that's where Ms. Mouse comes in. She helps every creature who lives near the big tree find the perfect home. Written in verse, this picture book features an entertaining story, whimsical illustrations, and repetitive sentences. Children will love this humorous tale and the messages of home, community, and a sense of belonging. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

The peacock, the monkey, the horse, and the kangaroo each think they have the best tail. When their tails get tangled together, it becomes obvious which one is best Early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

The bluebirds, robins, parrots, and roosters are having a dance party Join in on the fun as the birds shake, twirl, and hop along to the beat. Written in verse, early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Who would've thought that a dog, a cat, and a mouse could be best friends? In this fun picture book, Milly, Tilly, and Willy are best friends despite their differences. Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.