Synopsis: In this charming P. D. Eastman classic, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive…

Synopsis: The toys are back in town! Buzz Lightyear is a space ranger and Woody is a cowboy, but being different can’t stop these toys from being best friends. This all-new Step 2 Reader tells the tale of their everlasting friendship, just in time for the theatrical re-release ofToy Storyin 3-D!

Synopsis: A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.

Synopsis: A poor woodcutter's children, abandoned in the woods by their father and stepmother, come upon a gingerbread house inhabited by a witch who likes to eat children.

Synopsis: Read about the special features and quirky characteristics that make up America’s patchwork in America’s 50 States. Full-color illustrations (including state maps and icons) and interesting trivia make it an easy and fun journey of learning! Did you know that one of the world’s highest suspension bridges is in Colorado? Or that Connecticut is home to the first hamburger? Each of America’s states has its own unique symbols, facts, history,…

Synopsis: The students in Miss Mickle's third-grade class enjoy a boat trip on the Connecticut River after a class discussion of ancestors reveals that Sidney and Ida both have connections to the sea.

Synopsis: A sweet tiger cub, padding softly on its paws across the ground. A little lion getting its head nuzzled by mama as they soak in the sun. Two young kangaroos—joeys—at play. An infant chimpanzee, clinging lovingly to its mother’s back. Nothing’s more irresistible than an animal baby, and with these magnificent photos, kids can meet the cutest ones of all, and their families, too. From two fox kits climbing on logs, to an adorable baby bunny, to a…

Synopsis: This is a simple but lively picture-book retelling of a very favorite nursery tale -- perfect for toddlers. Goldilocks visits the house of the three bears while they are out for a walk. She thinks the wee bear's porridge is delicious, but she doesn't like waking up from her nap to find the bear family staring down at her.

Synopsis: When people get hungry, they eat a meal. All animals and plants need water and sustenance to survive and grow. Animals get their energy from eating food, but plants have a different method. How Do Plants Get Food? exposes how plants get food and make energy through photosynthesis. Real-world examples are colorfully shown with full-color photographs and illustrations.

Synopsis: What does eating a waffle have to do with swinging a bat? Energy! Let food, wind, water, and sunlight show you the Power of Energy.

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: (E-Z Play Today). 25 fun and creative songs from this timeless children's show in our patented E-Z Play Today notation. Includes the theme song "Won't You Be My Neighbor? (It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood)" plus: Are You Brave? * Days of the Week * Everything Grows Together * It's Such a Good Feeling * One and One Are Two * Sometimes People Are Good * Tree, Tree, Tree * You're Growing * You Can Never Go Down the Drain * and more.

Synopsis: (Shawnee Press). The next time you use warm-ups, wander the world with your choir! This collection of forty simple folk songs from twenty different countries is the perfect resource for you. They can be easily memorized for immediate focus and the recommended strategies allow the warm-ups to work for both beginning and advanced singers. Help refine students' ability to listen to each other, unify vowels and tune chords all while experiencing…

Synopsis: Beautiful and attractive books from the most prominent collector and advocator of the rich heritage and diversity of folk songs The premise of a canon is that a single song can be sung starting at different times creating lovely harmonies. The Book of Canons is an incredible resource--a sumptuously illustrated collection of more than 140 time-tested canons drawn from all over the world, by some of the great composers throughout history. Each…

Synopsis: Build the foundation necessary for good singing with this fundamental voice and sight-singing course for individual or class study. The first half of Vocal Technic presents the basics of singing through a series of vocalises and songs. Intonation drills, breathing, posture, and pronunciation exercises are applied immediately using carefully selected standard literature. The second half is a detailed course in sight-singing, including graded…

Synopsis: Enthralled by her grandmother's story of seeing and hearing whales singing in the sea long ago, Lilly hopes to see them herself and to hear their mysterious songs

Synopsis: (Methodology Chorals). As any middle school choir director knows, change is the name of the game! A changing voice is just one of countless physiological and emotional changes that middle school students experience. Knowing the general limits of male and female changing voices, as well as the specific capabilities of your students, are two keys to building healthy-and happy!-middle school singers. This book is an accessible, must-read resource…

Synopsis: In this amazing collection, Karen Howard truly opens the door to encountering folk songs from diverse cultures and experiences, on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. The repertoire in First Steps in Global Music is particularly accessible for teachers and children wishing to discover these great songs. Organized by geographical region, Howard provides the context and guidance--including references to free recordings--for these…

Synopsis: Beautiful and attractive books from the most prominent collector and advocator of the rich heritage and diversity of folk songs Dances accompanied by singing have been enjoyed by people of all ages for hundreds of years. These dances have served an important social function as people share the joy of synchronizing with others through their body, spirit, and voice. John M. Feierabend has collected song dances that have their roots in American…

Synopsis: Revisiting a folk music classic, this delightfully illustrated picture book adds an unexpected twist to a timeless song, building to a hilarious conclusion certain to engage children time and again. No one knows where the lyrics of this fanciful rhyme originated, although the melody is certainly based on the classic tune "How Dry I Am." Sung as an echo song, and accompanied by hand motions, children will laugh out loud at the antics of the Aunt,…