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One Egg - Children's Literature
Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as an information book and it introduces the life cycle of a chicken as it grows from an egg into an adult who in turn will begin to lay eggs. Interestingly, in the first few pages, it is made clear that the View →
Sick at Sea? Cure it or cut it off! - Children's Literature
Imagine you are a ship’s surgeon on a 1700’s sailing vessel during a long sea voyage. Does that sound glamorous and full of adventure? Think again. This book, part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, makes history come alive for young readers. The job of… View →
Dog‘s New Coat - Children's Literature
Part of the “Tadpoles” series, this Guided Reading Level B book entertains new readers with an amusing tale. Dog has been given a new coat and it is covered with spots. This is not at all to his liking, so he tries various ways to get rid of the coat. He left it in the store, View →
Lines, Segments, Rays, and Angles - Children's Literature
Part of the series “My Path to Math,” this volume is a clever introduction to a very important mathematical concepts. The explanations are clear and should be understood by the target readers. Two kids and their aunt go to the country fair and make observations along the way. View →
Tadpole Story - Children's Literature
Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as an explanation book and it introduces readers to the fascinating life cycle of a frog. Told in the first person, the tadpole tells how it will change from the creature it is into a fully grown frog. We go View →
Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space - Children's Literature
Sally Ride achieved fame as the first American woman in space. This informative and inspiring story details Ride’s amazing journey. Her knowledge of astrophysics, as well as her physical fitness, made her an ideal candidate for the 1983 Challenger (STS-7)… View →
Racism and Prejudice - Children's Literature
Racism and prejudice can seem like such huge issues that one might wonder where to even start in making a difference. This book suggests that you do not laugh at jokes made at others’ expense, stand up for victims in a safe way, educate yourself, check your own attitudes and… View →
Meet my neighbor, the Hip-Hop Dancer - Children's Literature
Hip-hop music and dancing appeal tremendously to children. Hip-hop dance can be used to teach children about the importance of exercise and, more importantly, the importance of proper training and discipline. Hip-hop dance, if performed with a professional dance crew, can be very… View →
Katy Perry - Children's Literature
The life story and rise to fame of the quirky pop star with gospel roots is covered in this book in the “Superstars!” series. Fans of the pop singer who grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, the daughter of strict and religious parents, learn that she was discovered at fifteen. At… View →
Religion in the Ancient World - Children's Literature
People all over the world have developed religions and some stress a relationship with nature, peace, love and good behavior while others are less so and require bloody sacrifices of animals and humans to appease the deities. The subject becomes more complex because within a society or… View →
Bill‘s Bike - Children's Literature
Part of the “Tadpoles” series, this Guided Reading Level B book entertains new readers with an amusing tale. Wow is Bill excited. He received a brand new bike for his birthday. It came with training wheels and a helmet. Off he goes with no problem with both parents… View →
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Children's Literature
At the beginning of this book a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex hides in the shadows and waits to attack. T-Rex is one of the most popular dinosaurs with young readers. Youngsters who pick up this book from the “Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone” series will come away with extended… View →