Portia Summers

Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary.

Money math is an important part of everyday life. This book breaks down the value of a dollar, teaching young readers how to create a dollar with smaller change. With language that easily breaks down the subject so that anyone can understand, and full-color photographs that illustrate each denomination, students will easily grasp the basics of counting money and how to use it.

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,...

Through simple text and full-color photos, this book breaks down how to subtract dollars and cents, teaching young readers how to use the math skills they already have and apply it to currency. Words to Know help students learn new vocabulary and "Moments in Minting" sidebars introduce young readers to interesting facts about currency.

As a young girl growing up in California, Brenda Song knew that she wanted to be a performer. Years of hard work and determination eventually led to her starring role on the beloved Disney sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Young readers will be enthralled by the details of Song's little-known success story told with simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the text helps readers with any unfamiliar vocabulary...

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.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born in Berkshire, England, to a middle-class family. She had no aspirations to be royalty. Now married to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, "Kate" is a mother, an activist, and a style icon. Young readers will learn about her early life in England, the issues that are important to her, and how she became the subject of a modern-day fairy tale. Easy-to-follow text is supported by full-color photos and quotes from...

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...

Families, neighbors, plumbers, and mail carriers: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a suburban 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 suburban community, including different kinds of homes, community activities, and how people help one another....

Information about aliens and UFOs is presented through historical accounts and personal experiences, as well as possible scientific explanations. Vivid images and a colorful design will keep even reluctant readers interested, while a glossary strengthens vocabulary. Then, readers can decide for themselves based on the evidence presented.