Synopsis: Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty -- and fun -- in their routine and the world around them.

Synopsis: "It all started with a peanut butter cup ... which leads Ben Braver to a secret school for kids with super abilities. Ben has never had special powers--and maybe never will. But could this be the chance to become the superhero he's always dreamed of?"--Page 4 of cover

Synopsis: Initially adapted from Van de Walle's market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series are practical guides for developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics instruction from best selling mathematics methods authors John Van de Walle, Karen Karp, LouAnn Lovin, and Jennifer Bay-Williams. Specially designed for in-service teachers, each volume of the series focuses on…

Synopsis: Once abundant monarch butterflies are disappearing in the United States, but that's only part of the story. Many other butterfly species are also in trouble, and human action is often the cause of their plight. What can we do to help protect this important insect?In clear and compelling language, Melissa Stewart showcases twelve North American butterflies—from the familiar eastern tiger swallowtail to the rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly—and the…

Synopsis: Presents summaries, lesson ideas, grade levels, ISBNs, and publisher information on books useful for teaching elementary and middle school students writing skills; arranges the texts by skill area, including voice, word choice, organization, and sentence fluency.

Synopsis: Writing nonfiction represents a big step for most students. Most young writers are not intimidated by personal narrative, fiction, or even poetry, but when they try to put together a "teaching book," report, or persuasive essay, they often feel anxious and frustrated.JoAnn Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher believe that young nonfiction writers supply plenty of passion, keen interest, and wonder. Teachers can provide concrete strategies to help…

Synopsis: Use assessment to inform instruction and learning in the science classroom!Science education expert Page Keeley shares 75 specific techniques that help K–12 science teachers determine students’ understanding of key concepts and design learning opportunities that will deepen students’ mastery of content and standards. These flexible assessments can be used with any science curriculum, and the author describes: How each technique promotes student…

Synopsis: Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again, but Wilma refused to believe it. She became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad.

Synopsis: Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Lizards is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of lizards.In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Lizards, Arnosky shows how lizards grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these animals, such as: Can lizards really change…

Synopsis: VersaTiles® combines the captivating challenge of a puzzle with the purposeful practice of an activity book. Phonics, Word Attack, & Vocabulary - This is a single copy available for purchase as a 5-pack (929025R-5).

Synopsis: Designed to teach lay people methods of assisting someone who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Synopsis: "Featuring forty trailblazing black women in American history, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of breaking boundaries and achieving beyond expectations. Irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, chemist Alice Ball, pilot Bessie Coleman, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, mathematician Katherine Johnson, activist Angela Davis,…

Synopsis: From Native American traditions to immigrant inventions, from diversity to democracy, from ice cream cones to apple pie, this picture book is filled with fun facts and historical trivia, celebrating the melting pot and mosaic that is America. Did you know that the inventor of American cheese actually came from Canada? Or that founding father Benjamin Franklin was inspired to create a democratic society by a confederacy of Native American tribes…

Synopsis: This retelling of a Navajo folktale explains how First Woman tried to write the laws of the land using stars in the sky, only to be thwarted by the trickster Coyote.

Synopsis: Transform your co-teaching partnership in just 30 daysIn 30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom, authors Paula Kluth and Julie Causton will teach you all you need to know about collaboration in 30 days. Yes, you read that right! In just 30 days, they will introduce you to the information, competencies and habits you will need to become a great co-teaching partner. The authors will help you get to know your co-teacher, understand each of your roles,…

Synopsis: Step into the White House to learn about the leaders of the United States. Each President has a unique story told with photos and illustrations. Learn interesting facts and have fun along the way!

Synopsis: More than two hundred years ago, two thousand people lived in the town of Williamsburg, Virginia. This book tells you what it was like to grow up in colonial days, before there was a United States of America.