Portia Summers

Delving deep into mythology of dragons from across the globe, this narrative text will inform readers about different cultures and present possible scientific explanations. A glossary strengthens vocabulary, while full-color images and a bright design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested. Then, readers can decide for themselves based on the evidence presented.

Teachers, children, principals, and nurses: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a school community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the school community, including how different students get to school, who works in a school, and how students, teachers, and other important people help each other in a school community. As a follow-up activity, readers will use a graphic organizer to consider how different members of the school community help them.

Farmers, families, truck drivers, and veterinarians: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a rural community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the rural community, including what country life is like for children, how different farms work, and how neighbors in a rural community work together to help each other. A follow-up activity utilizes a graphic organizer to help readers understand the different people and jobs that are needed to get work done on a farm.

Soldiers, families, teachers, and doctors: these are just a few of the people who live and work together on a military base. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in this special community through the engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a greater understanding of all aspects of military base life, including school, shopping, and recreation. A follow-up activity helps students engage in critical thinking about the similarities and differences between two kinds of communities.

Shopkeepers, gardeners, families, and police officers: these are just a few of the people who live and work in an urban community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the urban community, including what it's like to grow up in a city, who makes sure the city is safe, and places to go in an urban community, like parks and museums. As a follow-up activity, readers are invited to create their own city, including the many people and places that make up an urban community.

Farmers, families, truck drivers, and veterinarians: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a rural community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the rural community, including what country life is like for children, how different farms work, and how neighbors in a rural community work together to help each other. A follow-up activity utilizes a graphic organizer to help readers understand the different people and jobs that are needed to get work done on a farm.

Through simple language and full-color photographs, young readers will learn how to count different denominations of currency. Words to Know help students learn new vocabulary and "Moments in Minting" sidebars introduce young readers to interesting facts about money.

Using easy-to-understand language, this book introduces young readers to the concept of money and how to use it. Full-color photographs illustrate each denomination and will help students grasp the basics of money and how to use it. Words to Know help students learn new vocabulary and Moments in Minting sidebars introduce young readers to interesting facts about currency.

Through simple language and full-color photographs, young readers will learn how to count different denominations of currency. Words to Know help students learn new vocabulary and "Moments in Minting" sidebars introduce young readers to interesting facts about money.