Dona Herweck Rice

From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. The Spanish title will appeal to English language learners.

Join the fun as some children discover a box of historical costumes and dress up as the Statue of Liberty, George Washington, and Uncle Sam. Even the cat dresses up! Early readers will learn about US symbols through this wordless picture book. The descriptive illustrations encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language skills. The Spanish title will appeal to English language learners.

Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated Spanish picture book as they learn about the food chain. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through Spanish sight words, a rhyming story, and repetitive phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through every step of the engineering design process. Inspire students to pursue a STEAM career with career advice from a real person working in a STEAM field. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this STEAM book that includes all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have in common? They are all items that have been used to create art! Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how these ordinary objects are made into beautiful art. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this Spanish book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this book introduces science topics to young readers.

People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book builds 1st grade students' early literacy skills.

Paper is paper, no matter how it is folded. It can be a paper airplane. It can be a paper boat. Learn about the fun shapes that paper can be folded into with this STEAM book. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish book makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. The real-world examples make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces English language learners to the steps of the engineering design process. With a single repetitive phrase, it helps beginning readers learn to read and is ideal for kindergarten students and ages 4-6.

What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the life of a real person currently working in a STEAM field. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math

A Rube Goldberg machine is designed to perform a simple task through a series of elaborate steps. These simple machines are named after Reuben "Rube" Goldberg, an American cartoonist, engineer, and inventor. Learn how these fun machines work and ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this informational text features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

Imagine getting ready for bed when the sun is still shining, or eating lunch when it's dark outside. How are such things possible? Learn how people in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada cope with days and days of sunlight and darkness. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book introduces early science topics to young readers.

Adapted from the classic book by Jules Verne, this adventure fiction book retells the classic story, Around the World in Eighty Days. Phileas Fogg likes things done by the clock. And he expects things to go like clockwork when he accepts a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Can Fogg return to England in time, or will he lose his fortune in the effort? This 32-page illustrated chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels.

Recess is a time to go outside, have fun, and play. Spend some time problem solving to make sure everyone has fun at recess! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning problem solving easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest nonfiction book!

You can see shapes all around you when on a camping trip! Take a look at the 2-D shapes found at a campsite and in nature. Beginning readers will enjoy finding the circles, triangles, squares, and hexagons in this brightly illustrated Spanish book. With vibrant images and easy-to-read text, this full-color text uses a real-world example of a camping trip to teach math concepts. Beginning readers will develop their math and reading skills and be introduced to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking and listening skills. Learning math is fun and easy with this engaging text!

Set the foundation for reading success These beautifully illustrated, entertaining books appeal to today's beginning readers and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Motivate students to want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including fantasy, sci-fi, fairy tales, realistic fiction, folk tales, fables, and traditional tales. Each 12-page book introduces basic concepts to early readers and focuses on key reading skills that kindergarten students need to know at their level. Titles include: Play Ball , Fred and Me, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater, Perfect Fit, Bunny's Magic Day, The Ugly Duckling, The Girl in the Mirror, From Sea to Shining Sea, The Three Little Elephants, Out of This World.

Set the foundation for reading success These beautifully illustrated, entertaining books appeal to today's beginning readers and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Motivate students to want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including fantasy, fairy tales, realistic fiction, folk tales, fables, and traditional tales. Each 12-page book introduces basic concepts to early readers and focuses on key reading skills that kindergarten students need to know at their level. Titles include: Chimp Paints, A Treat for Grandpa, Love Like Salt, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, A Fairy-Tale Day, Chuck's Diner, Peter and His Shadow, American Us , The Lion and the Mouse, Lemonade Stand.

King's Cross is one of the busiest places in London. A famous train station is there. Partition some rectangles to make room for everyone on the train This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest nonfiction book

Flag football is a fun sport that anyone can play. Read about flag football as you learn subtraction. This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest nonfiction book

The Great Barrier Reef is a special place. Come see the coral. Look at colorful sea creatures. Australia's underwater attraction is waiting for you. Along the way, you'll learn place value This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities. Engage students with this high-interest nonfiction book