Marie-Therese Miller

Cookie Monster is a friend to all on Sesame Street, and kids will love learning how to share toys, help others, and be a good friend from this funny, furry monster.

Kids will learn all about empathy with best buddies Bert and Ernie They will discover how to think about others, show that they care, and help those around them.

Learn about the amazing accomplishments of literary critic, filmmaker, historian, and professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., that pioneered theories of African American literature using genealogy in the book Henry Louis Gates Jr.--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Discover the early life of Gates and how he became one of the most powerful academic voices in America. Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages with vibrant illustrations Lexile 720L About Rourke We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Learn about Rebecca Lee Crumpler's fascinating life, the first African American woman to become a doctor in the United States, in the kids book Rebecca Lee Crumpler, part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Learn about Crumpler's early life and greatest accomplishments as an important African American leader in medicine. Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages with vibrant illustrations Lexile 690L About Rourke We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Learn about Bayard Rustin's fascinating life and how he played a role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history in the book Bayard Rustin--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Discover what led to Rustin becoming one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s advisers, as well as some of the initiatives he took part in to end racial injustice and discrimination during the civil rights movement. Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant illustrationsLexile 650LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

A child's parents can be a mom and dad, dad and dad, single parents, stepparents, and more. Explore the many ways that different parents care for their children.

Feelings can be happy or sad, big or small, easy or hard, and sometimes too complicated to put into words. Young readers will explore different kinds of feelings and the many ways to handle them.

Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to be elected into United States Congress, in the book Shirley Chisholm--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Dive into Chisholm's past and early life, what inspired her to work in government, and how she became an important African American leader in politics. Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant illustrationsLexile 640LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

There are many different kinds of homes to suit many different kinds of families. Discover types of homes like apartments, single-family homes, mobile homes, and more, and learn how they are the perfect fit for the people who live in them.

Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe's early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and paving the way for rock 'n roll music. Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant illustrationsLexile 640LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Friends make life joyful This book offers practical advice for meeting friends and creating close friendships. Readers in grades 4-9 will learn what makes a good friend, how to avoid common problems with friends, and how modern technology fits into friendship. This series is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school readers navigate common social/emotional issues they may face at home and in school, promoting positive relationship building, empathy, appreciation for diversity, bully resistance, informed decision-making, and emotion management. Each book includes short fictional stories that exemplify an issue, followed by a nonfiction analysis of the issue and age-appropriate best practices for handling it.

You are valuable Common scenarios and practical advice will help readers in grades 4-9 embrace their talents and improve self-esteem. This book explores the ways that positive thoughts and a healthy body can make students feel good about themselves, and discusses how excelling in school and volunteering can boost self-confidence. This series is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school readers navigate common social/emotional issues they may face at home and in school, promoting positive relationship building, empathy, appreciation for diversity, bully resistance, informed decision-making, and emotion management. Each book includes short fictional stories that exemplify an issue, followed by a nonfiction analysis of the issue and age-appropriate best practices for handling it.

Friends make life joyful This book offers practical advice for meeting friends and creating close friendships. Readers in grades 4-9 will learn what makes a good friend, how to avoid common problems with friends, and how modern technology fits into friendship. This series is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school readers navigate common social/emotional issues they may face at home and in school, promoting positive relationship building, empathy, appreciation for diversity, bully resistance, informed decision-making, and emotion management. Each book includes short fictional stories that exemplify an issue, followed by a nonfiction analysis of the issue and age-appropriate best practices for handling it.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of racing and lure coursing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Book Features: - 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches - Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 leveled readers - Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations - Features a simple vocabulary list - Includes reading and teaching tips The Importance of Reading: Introduce hard yet important topics to your child with Maya Moves Away: A Story About Moving. The 24-page book features pictures, simple language, and reading tips to practice early reading comprehension skills. Hands-On Reading: Moving can be difficult, and Maya is sad about moving away and leaving her friends and neighbors... until she makes a new friend at her new home Learn about some of the exciting parts of moving, like making new friends. Features: More than just an insightful story about the changes that come along with moving, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list as well as reading and teaching tips for additional interaction and engagement on the topic of moving. Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage your child and promote reading comprehension skills. The leveled book engages k-grade 2 readers with new vocabulary and relevant topics like moving and making new friends. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Book Features: - 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches - Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 leveled readers - Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations - Features a simple vocabulary list - Includes reading and teaching tips The Importance of Reading: Introduce hard and important topics to your child with Ethan's Stepmom: A Story About Stepparents. The 24-page book features pictures, simple language, and reading tips to practice early reading comprehension skills. Hands-On Reading: Ethan misses his mom, but he now has a new stepmother. Follow along as Ethan discovers how having a stepmom can be special, too Features: More than an insightful story about grief, divorce, and parents remarrying, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list as well as reading and teaching tips for additional interaction and engagement on the topics discussed in the story. Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage your child and promote reading comprehension skills. The leveled book engages k-grade 2 readers with new vocabulary and relevant topics like loss, divorce, and stepparents. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.