Emma Bernay

Elsa Roth and her best friend, Olivia, are excited to tag along with Elsa's mother on a month-long expedition to study the diet of orca whales in the San Juan Islands. But when a young orca is found separated from his pod, things take an unexpected turn. They're soon caught up in a battle for August, the young orca. A less-reputable aquarium wants him for their facility, while the San Juan Marine Mammal Sanctuary, where Elsa and Olivia are staying, is focused on the whale's rehab and release--something that's never been successfully done before. It's up to Elsa and the rest of the sanctuary staff to keep August safe and teach him how to survive on his own--the whale's survival depends on it.

An oil spill in the ocean means destruction for both animals and their habitats-and lots of work for Seaside Sanctuary, where Elsa Roth's parents work. When pelicans are gravely hurt in the spill and brought into the sanctuary, Elsa and her friends are given important roles in caring for the birds. But the animals can't be released until their habitat is clean-and the company responsible for the spill doesn't seem interested in stepping up. Can Elsa and her friends spearhead the cleanup and save the pelicans?

An oil spill in the ocean means destruction for both animals and their habitats-and lots of work for Seaside Sanctuary, where Elsa Roth's parents work. When pelicans are gravely hurt in the spill and brought into the sanctuary, Elsa and her friends are given important roles in caring for the birds. But the animals can't be released until their habitat is clean-and the company responsible for the spill doesn't seem interested in stepping up. Can Elsa and her friends spearhead the cleanup and save the pelicans?

Elsa Roth's life at a seaside marine biology facility is about to change. There are new arrivals at Seaside Sanctuary: a group of river otters. But the adorable animals aren't the only newcomers; a new group of volunteers is also starting at the sanctuary. When a new boy named Anson shows up in the group, Elsa is less than thrilled. He's nothing but rude and doesn't seem at all interested in animals. But soon Elsa has bigger problems on her hands. One by one, the otters start disappearing. Can Elsa get to the bottom of things before more animals go missing?

Seaside Sanctuary is supposed to be a safe place for marine animals, but suddenly dolphins are getting sick-and no one can explain why. Since Elsa Roth spends all of her time at the sanctuary, a perk of her parents' jobs there, she's well acquainted with all the animals. Elsa is especially worried about Star, a young dolphin she bonded with after seeing him in his wild pen. When the crisis intensifies, it's up to Elsa to get to solve the mystery before it's too late for Star and the rest of the dolphins.

Mass shootings have dominated news cycles in recent years. Why are they happening? Are they happening more often? Why can't we stop them? What would it take? Is the answer more guns, or fewer guns? Should teachers be armed? Students will hear all sides of the story in order to make up their own mind, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.

Elsa Roth's life at a seaside marine biology facility is about to change. There are new arrivals at Seaside Sanctuary: a group of river otters. But the adorable animals aren't the only newcomers; a new group of volunteers is also starting at the sanctuary. When a new boy named Anson shows up in the group, Elsa is less than thrilled. He's nothing but rude and doesn't seem at all interested in animals. But soon Elsa has bigger problems on her hands. One by one, the otters start disappearing. Can Elsa get to the bottom of things before more animals go missing?

Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

Memorial Day honors soldiers who fought and died for the United States. On this day, communities gather to remember soldiers' sacrifices and celebrate the beginning of summer. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

In winter, students celebrate the 100th Day of School with their classmates and teachers. All day long, they have fun with the number 100 and all the things they've learned. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

Earth Day is a celebration of our beautiful planet. On this holiday, people come together to clean up land and water, plant trees, and enjoy nature. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

On Valentine's Day we celebrate our friends and loved ones. People make cards and give away sweet treats. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

On the Fourth of July, Americans remember the founding of the United States. On this day, people gather for picnics and watch parades and fireworks. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme

Different animals share our lives, but we all like pets How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Pets, Your Pets, Our Pets.

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real time, on television, changing America's understanding of terrorism. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Nobody believes they are influenced by advertising, but everybody is wrong about that. Advertising assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even when we don't think we're looking. Easy-to-understand text, simple infographics, and lots of examples helps kids learn how to crack the code of advertising and learn how to use their brains to decide what to buy rather than being manipulated into wanting things they don't need.

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Nobody believes they are influenced by advertising, but everybody is wrong about that. Advertising assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even when we don't think we're looking. Easy-to-understand text, simple infographics, and lots of examples helps kids learn how to crack the code of advertising and learn how to use their brains to decide what to buy rather than being manipulated into wanting things they don't need.

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.