Mister Magnificent's Magical Merrimack Adventure
"When four children head out to play one summer afternoon, they discover the history of their hometown—Lowell, Massachusetts—in a most magnificent, magical way! From the Native Americans to colonial settlers to textile mill workers, the people and time periods of Lowell's past come to vivid life for these children who themselves represent some of the many cultures that make up the city's diverse community."
The Five Senses Series
This series inspires children to think at the fundamental level about natural phenomena that they experience every day. These phenomena relate to the five senses. Unlike many books about the five senses, physics is at the core of these phenomena.
How Your Brain Learns To Read!
"Explore how your brain processes sounds, letters, phonograms, and words. This picture book explains how reading works through colorful illustrations with built-in engagement and fun facts making brain science easy to understand! Along the way, you’ll learn some tips, games, and practice ideas for teaching your student how to read according to the science of reading!"
Doodling Dragons
“When children learn all the sounds made by each letter, they take a giant leap toward becoming strong readers and spellers. . . .This playful introduction to the sounds of the alphabet opens the door for children to hear, say, recognize, and read the single-letter phonograms.”
Whistling Whales
"The single letters of the alphabet do not tell the whole story of English. Forty-eight letter teams called multi-letter phonograms consistently work together to make specific sounds. When children learn all the sounds made by each phonogram, they take a giant leap toward becoming strong readers and spellers." This book is the first step in learning multi-letter combinations.
Knitting Knights
"The single letters of the alphabet do not tell the whole story of English. Forty-eight letter teams called multi-letter phonograms consistently work together to make specific sounds. When children learn all the sounds made by each phonogram, they take a giant leap toward becoming strong readers and spellers." This book is the second step in learning multi-letter combinations.
Haiti + Fair Trade = Hope
Haiti is known around the world for its rich artistic tradition. High-quality creations made from a wide range of materials, including metal, textiles, leather, ceramics and horn, are unique and beautiful. You can help this country's citizens who devote their lives to these traditions by supporting Haitian fair trade art.
Think Fair Trade First
Think Fair Trade First is the first book about fair trade for a young audience. In this story two kids are searching for the perfect gift for their mother. With the help of their aunt, the children discover the world of fair trade and learn about how shopping wisely can help improve many people’s lives around the world.
An Amish Alphabet
“Amish people are known for their old-fashioned customs and dress. But who are they, really—and what can they teach us about faith and life? Author and illustrator Ingrid Hess draws on her Amish and Mennonite heritage in this delightful introduction to what the Amish believe and how they live.”
Sleep in Peace
Sleep in Peace is a book for young kids. “This charming book-length poem is the perfect bedtime story. Children learn that, just like them, kids around the world are going to bed too. And, just like them, God watches over all children as they Sleep in Peace.”
Walk in Peace
Walk in Peace is a book for young children. Like its companion book, Sleep in Peace, it reassures kids that they are loved by God regardless of where they live. Unlike Sleep in Peace, this new book focuses on children as they go through their days.
