Synopsis: Briefly describes the history of Ellis Island, what happened there when it was used as an immigration station, and how it became a national park in 1965.

Synopsis: Describes different types of communities, including cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Also discusses various occupations in a community.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs introduce holidays that are observed in different countries, such as the celebration of the moon in Vietnam and the celebration of Kwanzaa in the United States.

Synopsis: A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format.Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father! tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton’s life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color…

Synopsis: Describes determination as the virtue of setting and working toward goals and suggests ways to show determination such as having willpower to complete a task, solving a problem, and learning new things.

Synopsis: Describes leadership as the virtue of inspiring others and suggests ways to show leadership such as helping others achieve a goal, setting a good example, and listening to others.

Synopsis: Describes prudence as the virtue of thinking carefully before acting and suggests ways in which prudence can be shown such as using problem-solving skills, and wearing safety equipment when playing sports.

Synopsis: This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the creation of and reasons for rules and laws at home, at school, and in the community.

Synopsis: Describes politeness as the virtue of showing concern for others and suggests ways in which politeness can be shown such as treating others with respect and using good manners.

Synopsis: Twelve animals race to determine where they stand on the Chinese zodiac calendar. Each animal's unique quality comes out during the race, including Dragon's kind nature, Rat's forgetfulness, and Pig's love of food. Who can guess how they'll stack up? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Synopsis: Help Children Appreciate a World of Holidays All around the world, people celebrate holidays, like Mother's Day, with special traditions and festivities. The Holiday Series focuses on children's favorite holidays. Written specifically for emergent and early-fluency readers! Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Synopsis: Describes the virtue of generosity and suggests ways in which generosity can be shown such as giving and sharing with others, helping out, and volunteering.

Synopsis: Describes patience as the virtue of waiting and suggests ways in which patience can be shown such as waiting calmly in a line of people.

Synopsis: Describes consideration as the virtue of being thoughtful and suggests ways in which consideration can be shown such as respecting the rights of other people, and using good manners.

Synopsis: Describes self-respect as the virtue of believing in oneself and suggests ways in which self-respect can be shown such as taking care and being proud of oneself.

Synopsis: Designed for an inspiring, high-impact K-12 learning experience, HMH Science Dimensions creates a supportive instructional path for teachers and a dynamic learning environment for students. Teachers guide students to learn through exploration, analysis, application, and explanation--in short, to think like scientists.--Publisher's website.

Synopsis: Perhaps almost as important as the US Constitution are the first amendments made to it. Young readers will enjoy learning about the Bill of Rights, and how it helps to limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of citizens.

Synopsis: Detailed illustrations show intriguing objects used by the hardworking pioneers. Photos help demonstrate how things were made the old-fashioned way such as churning butter and spinning material from wool. Fascinating items include: - ear trumpets - rag rugs - yokes - zoetropes, and more!

Synopsis: This book explores the fascinating science behind weather. Topics include clouds, thunderstorms, and hurricanes.

Synopsis: The story of Girl Power! Learn about the remarkable women who changed US history. From Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Gloria Steinem and Hillary Clinton, women throughout US history have fought for equality. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, women were demanding the right to vote. During the 1960s, equal rights and opportunities for women--both at home and in the workplace--were pushed even further. And in the more…