A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a serious str…
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Jaguars prowl. Tiny monkeys called marmosets snooze. Welcome to the tropical rain forest, home to more animal species than any other place on Earth!
Humans offer a helping hand. Sea turtles face many dangers as they grow, eat, travel, and breed. In this dramatization of one female turtle's challenges, acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre highlights the role that humans have in helping this endangered species. Previously published, this story has been re-illustrated by Annie Patterson. Information on sea turtle conservation effor…
When Daniel found himself in a dark place full of hungry lions, he prayed for God's help! Hang out with Daniel and a hungry lion and learn how God protects those who have faith in him--no matter where they are!
In-depth understanding of the Before, During, and After reading process- Essential skills and strategies for a variety of materials and genres- Key comprehension tools, including notetaking, outlining, cause-effect diagrams, and double-entry journals- A resource for content area reading, supplemental reading activities, tutorials, and homework support
A good shepherd always counts his sheep, and if one's gone missing, you can be sure he'll go looking for it! Wander along with a shepherd and a little lamb and learn that God can always find us--even if we're lost!
God had a special plan for Jonah! But Jonah wanted to do his own thing. Take a journey with Jonah and a big fish and learn that God always forgives us--even when we disobey!
God had a plan for Noah and wanted to give him a fresh start! Ride along with Noah and a big elephant on a great adventure and learn that God protects those who love him--no matter how scary the ride!