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Forces are all around us! Find out how push and pull forces, gravity, and magnetism all affect motion. Then decide: Could a whale push a car?...
"What are some traits of a good friend? Read this book on what a good friend is to help you decide: How you can be a good friend." -- Back cover....
"Communities are where we work, play, and go to school Everyone agrees that a community is a special place, but people have different ideas on how to ...
Do you have what it takes to be a good leader? Students examine leadership roles and the presidents, queens, or trailblazers in those positions. Read ...
Teaching Reading Comprehension with Nonfiction, K-5
Teaching comprehension with informational texts is a critical component of any reading program and one that many children struggle with as they progre...
"Pearland, Texas, is a wonderful place to live, but there are some things these fifth grade students would like to do to improve it. In this book, stu...
"Our lives are rich with memories, events, and important objects. A time capsule is one way to share these important moments with future generations. ...
Teaching Nonfiction Writing, K-3
The book you are about to read is destined to be the first, middle, and maybe even the last word on nonfiction writing for young, young children. It i...
This book takes a look at all the people who help us in school each day. From the bus driver and the teacher, to the nurse and the principal, you will...
"We depend on inventions to live in the 21st century, such as washing machines and smoke detectors, but which one is the most important invention? Thi...
"Would you like to ask your principal for something for your class or school? Read these letters from students for some useful tips. They will help as...
"Soccer is a great game, but so is baseball. Read this book to help you decide: Which game is the best" -- Back cover....
"The second graders who wrote this book believe recycling is important. Recycling helps protect animal habitats and landfills, but what are some other...
"What would make a better pet, a kitten or a fish? Read the opinions in this book. Then decide: What is the best pet?" -- Back cover....
"Picking up garbage and putting things away doesn't just make the classroom look tidy, it might also be good for your health! Read this book so you ca...
What features make informative/expository writing strong? How do writers craft informational text to make them powerful? This Big Book and supporting ...
"Some students enjoy school and some would rather be doing something else. Would it help if kids were paid to go to school? Fourth graders answer this...
"There are many reasons why we eat healthful foods, but we might not know all of them. Read this book to find out why it's important to eat healthfull...
Spring, summer, winter, or fall: Which season is the best? This book explains why each season might be more fun than the others to help you decide whi...
This third grade class describes some of the amazing parts of the human body. You?ll learn what those body parts do and and why they are important. Af...
"Some people don't exercise, but there are many reasons why they should. In this book, students argue why it's important to exercise and have some gre...
Throughout history, people have lived in many different types of homes. Read this book to find out: Are you a cliff dweller?...
Bullying can happen in the classroom, on the playground, at home, and even online. It hurts people's feelings and causes some serious damage to their ...
ĂżA wolf is a wild animal, so could it raise a household pet? Read this book to find out whether a wolf can raise a cat....
"What is the best place you have ever visited? What would you say about it to convince others to go? In this book, students write about the best place...
Yes or No?
"Many students have cell phones. Students use cell phones to text, make phone calls, do research, connect on social media -- the uses of cell phones g...
"Rules are important, but why? Read these opinions about which rules we should keep in the classroom, and decide whether you agree on what rules shoul...
Supporting Independent Reading and Response K-6
"In Good Choice!, noted author and literacy specialist Tony Stead outlines the components that foster successful independent reading in grades K-6." "...
"Some people think having a longer recess helps students be better listeners in class. Others think they could get bored if they had more time to play...
Can you imagine how your life might change if you lived in another time or in another community? What if you didn?t have running water or electricity?...
All living things have a life cycle.This book explains which things start as eggs and which start as babies. Read this book to learn: Does a rabbit la...
"Television is a wonderful thing but how much time should be spent watching it? These third graders argue for and against TV, how much time they shoul...
"Were explorers friends or foes? Some students think that explorers were friends to America Indians, while others believe explorers were their foes. R...
"We need water every day -- to drink, to wash our clothes, to take a shower, and so on. But there isn't much water in the world for us to use. In this...
"Homework helps you learn new things, but it may leave you with less time for fun activities like playing sports. These third grade students give argu...
"Kids spend time online for many different reasons, including doing research and connecting with friends. But how much time is too much time? How much...
And Other Questions about Animals
Animals can do some amazing things. They can fly, swim, and play. But, can your dog do your homework? Read this book to find out!...
"Some people think bus are annoying! But should we squash them? Read these arguements about squashing bugs. Then decide for yourself: Should we squash...
What floats and what sinks? Read this book to learn what makes things float or sinks, how you can help stop things sinking, and how even very heavy ob...
"Do you want to know what you should read next? Read this book to find out!" -- Back cover....