"Wild Indonesia" presented a particular logistical challenge for us. How to cover 17,000 islands spread across an area stretching from New York to London. Once we'd figured that out, we were then faced with how to access the animals there, many of which were rarely seen, let alone researched. As we had tied ourselves to telling the story of Indonesia's evolution, we had to make sure we did ever…
This book is the perfect introduction to all of the US presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Not only will you learn about their time at the White House, you'll also find out what their childhoods were like and why they're not so different from you and me. Discover how each one grew up to become commander in chief - now that's an executive order.
Why are honesty and kindness important? How can we deal with bullying? Why should we care about other people? How should we treat people who are different from us?
Inferring is an essential reading comprehension skill for all subject areas. Help students understand inferring using Spotlight on Reading: Inferring for grades 1-2. This 48-page book includes a variety of high-interest lessons and activities that make learning fun The exercises increase in difficulty as the book progresses, so students practice more-advanced skills as they work. With a variety…
An inspiration to anyone who's ever felt judged "One day the world is a peaceful, lovely landscape painting... The next day - BLAM - Pablo bursts through the canvas, paintbrush in hand, ready to paint something fresh and new." Pablo Picasso may have been one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, but that doesn't mean he painted what people wanted him to paint In fact, some people ha…
from 3D printing and tables as loudspeakers to space diving and asteroid resorts, welcome to the future of entertainment! find out all about the mind blowing science and technology that could soon be part of everyday life for us
Scholastic Discover More is a revolutionary new nonfiction line pairing stunning print books with corresponding interactive digital books that extend the learning online. MY BODY unlocks a free 16-page digital companion book offering even more information, photos, and videos! MY BODY answers children’s questions about their own bodies in an incredibly simple and appropriate way. Each …
Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers. Within the last five years, more has been discovered about dinosaurs than ever before. By commissioning brand new digital images and talking to 'in the field' paleontologists, DINOSAURS is not only up-to-date, but stunning to look at. The book is ordered chronologically and give…
Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. Bad news, the stormy winds blow the umbrella (and Mouse!) into a tree. So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions. Using just four words, Jeff Mack has created a text with remarkable flair that is both funny and touching, and pairs perfec…