Synopsis: Discusses a poem written by Francis Scott Key which was later set to music and became the Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States.

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: Describes each region of Australia, with its unique physical features, climates, economic activities, and landmarks.

Synopsis: Using a repeating sentence pattern for support of new readers, students explore the ecosystems of the world. Large engaging photographs introduce the plants and animals of each ecosystem

Synopsis: Marvel's Captain America: Civil War pits hero against hero! Captain America and Iron Man lead two teams of heroes in a clash that will change the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the record-breaking success of Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the First Avenger will jump into his next big screen solo adventure on May 6, 2016 in Marvel's Captain America: Civil War! Inspired by a classic Marvel comics storyline, the…

Synopsis: "A boy is sitting on a bench. What well he see going by?" --Page [4] of cover.

Synopsis: The true story of a mother cat that becomes a celebrity when it rescues its kittens from a burning building in New York in 1996.

Synopsis: Reveals the causes of earthquakes and also what scientists can do to help keep people safe.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present patterns in animals, nature, and all around us, including those found in piano keys, a snakeskin, and a plowed field.

Synopsis: Jump into literacy with an exciting new series of nonfiction, multicultural leveled readers. Brought to you by a team of academic intervention specialists who know what children need for language and literacy development. Hopscotch books engage children with their homegrown look, reminiscent of a family photo album. Children are excited to read and talk about the familiar characters and places featured in the photographs.This series features:

Synopsis: PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.

Synopsis: A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Álvaro Sarraseca.It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them . . . until two months ago, when the Nazis took him away…

Synopsis: Paper, wood, and wire are used to design the artwork in this story of Bull finding a friend.

Synopsis: Winner of the Eisner Award and multiple children's choice awards and with over 2 million books sold, kids, parents, and teachers agree that Babymouse is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, Bad Kitty, and Dork Diaries! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING, THREE-TIME NEWBERY HONOR–WINNING author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a graphic-novel series packed with humor and kid appeal: BABYMOUSE! Wanted: Expert…

Synopsis: One long stretch of cloth is what Mother always wears--""elegant yet so graceful. The mystery of the sari can be magic for a child, winding and weaving, just like the connection between a child and its mother. The style, the motifs, the interplay of children, colors, and textures, create the rich, mood-filled, and dreamy world of

Synopsis: Ginger Wald and her identical twin brothers, Nat and Pat, are lost in the woods. No problem. After all, Ginger did go to that stupid nature camp.Still, there's something odd about this part of the woods. The grass is yellow. The bushes are purple. And the trees are like skyscrapers.Then Ginger and her brothers meet the beasts. They're big blue furry creatures. And they want to play a game. But in this game, the winners get to live. The losers…

Synopsis: While she's in the Metropolitan Museum with her grandmother, a little girl leaves her prized yellow balloon tied to a railing outside. But its string becomes untied, and the balloon embarks on an uproarious journey through New York City. With an ever-increasing cast of wacky urban characters in tow, it soars past a host of landmarks. Eighteen famous paintings and sculptures are reproduced in this delightful, wordless book that explores the…