highlight the book's main message and tie students' responses to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and representing- activities that connect the topic of the book to other curriculum areas- notes to teachers with suggestions on how to implement an activity, adapt the activity to different levels and interests, and involve the home community- quizzes to help assess an individual student's comprehension- reproducible blackline masters for students to use as worksheets for an activity- 60 pages; 8 1/2 11 ; binder; B&W text; full-color coverYellow Bananas are captivating chapter books designed to help young readers make the transition from storybooks to text-based books. The next level up from Red Bananas, each book features short chapters, engaging full-color illustrations, and a strong story about interesting characters. As their reading abilities develop, kids will want to make the jump from Red to Yellow Bananas!- full-color illustrations on every page provide a recognizable format for children- short chapters introduce young readers to the concept of chapter books- a variety of subjects, including science fiction, mysteries, and funny stories, will engage children's interest- Guided Reading level indicated for each book- Teacher's Guide reinforces and enhances skills learned in the core reading program  (less)

heart of American culture. Urban legends, too, are born every day and become part of our world. Folktales breathe life into contemporary film, literature, and the arts. Readers of all ages find them fascinating, and students enjoy them as a means of learning about literature, history, society, and themselves. The most ambitious undertaking of its kind, this collection gathers a vast range of popular and obscure lore from a wide range of American ethnic traditions. The tales appear in four volumes and are grouped according to the regions with which they are most closely associated: Volume 1: The Northeast, The Midwest, The Mid-Atlantic Volume 2: The South, The Caribbean Volume 3: The Southwest, The Plains and Plateau, The West Volume 4: The Northwest, Cyberspace Included are selections from various types of tales, such as legend, joke, tall tale, personal narrative, and myth, along with a generous sampling of electronic lore circulating on the Internet. Introductions, notes, appendices, and other aids link the tales to their origins and afterlives, so that students in social studies classes can learn about American history and culture, while literature students can learn about language, genres, and dialects. Features and Benefits: Organizes tales according to region. Places the tales in their cultural and historical contexts. Presents lucid and informative explanatory headnotes. Offers generous bibliographical information. Includesappendices and an extensive index. Supports the literature curriculum by helping students explore stories, genres, and dialects. Supports the social studies curriculum by helping students understand American culture. Promotes cultural diversity by exposing students to a wide range of traditions.  (less)

kids can understand and tie in to aspects of their own lives. Full-color and thorough illustrations complement the clearly presented biology of the human body. A focus on health and wellness rounds off the package. Titles include chapter notes, a further reading list, for more information, Internet addresses, a glossary, and an index.In an informative and easy-to-understand look at the respiratory system, the author discusses what this body system is and what organs are involved in its various processes. She discusses the potential health problems that can affect the respiratory system, such as cancer, pneumonia, and emphysema, as well as ways to keep healthy and problem-free. Little-known facts about the respiratory system are also included.  (less)

this rich experience. Raschka himself adds wonderful commentary that offers children a window into his process in creating this book by representing the music in line, color, and words. His introduction to Richard Allen''s musical reading is certain to enhance the listening experience. Lucky are the children who read these groundbreaking picture books with the volume turned up! - AudioFile Magazine  (less)