Best Selling Books by Rebecca Rissman

This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include role models. Role models from outside the family are also discussed.

Collects photographs of people enjoying their time at different kinds of parks, including play parks, theme parks, and animal parks.

Describes what families are and what they do, and explains what foster families are and how they care for children who need help until they return to their original families or move on to a permanent family.

Photographs accompanied by simple vocabulary introduce a range of family activities such as walking, eating and reading.

With vivid photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. In this book, children learn the different ways people save money, as well as how money is used in trade around the world.

Brief text and life-sized photographs illustrate the concept of size by introducing insect body parts, such as legs, antennae, and wings.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Kwanzaa, and shows them why this holiday is special.

Engaging photographs showcase the sights of such holidays and festivals as New Year''s Eve, Easter, Ramadan, and Christmas.

Explore the behaviors and environments of mountain animals.

Introduces the color orange by challenging readers to find as many examples as they can during a typical day.

Describes what families are and what they do, and explains who cousins are and how they may fit into a family.

Have you ever seen a caterpillar? They''re usually looking for something to eat! They love to eat anything green, but leaves are their favorite treat. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about caterpillars.

Helps readers identify items at the park beginning with each letter of the alphabet.

It''s time to eat! Children will love looking at the photograps and learning new words in this simple label book. Enjoy teaching children new vocabulary as they explore a world of food and drinks and learn to say what they see.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the weather, sights, and activities associated with spring.

Describes what horns are, how some animals use their horns, and whether we have horns too.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and shows them why this holiday is special.

Teaches about the color with photographs of everyday objects that are blue, including flowers, cars, and fish.

Let''s search for creepy critters. Look under that plant. What''s that crawling by? It''s a little ant! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about ants.

Introduces children to decision making and shows the consequences of both good decisions and bad decisions.

Simple, leveled text helps readers access information about simple machines.

Explains what mythical creatures are, relates the werewolf myth, looks at tales of werewolves around the world, and considers the question of whether werewolves could really exist.

Describes what beaks are, how some animals use their beaks, and whether we have beaks.

Describes what claws are, how some animals use their claws, and whether we have claws.

Describes what antlers are, how some animals use their antlers, and whether we have antlers.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Veterans Day, and shows them why this holiday is so special.

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on mice, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different plant parts. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and function of leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and stems, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.

Do you want to get started in the babysitting business? Find help here regarding the training you ll need, how to market yourself, meeting the right clients, and how much to charge. See examples of fliers and business cards. Learn how to grow your business by being a great babysitter. Get advice on the best ways to communicate with parents. Quizzes and checklists alongside practical advice and useful information will help you become a confident and responsible babysitter."

Describes ways to help the environment by reusing, recycling, and conserving materials.

Compares the ways people in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries obtained soap and kept their floors, dishes, clothing, and themselves clean with contemporary practices.

This book provides an introduction to what to expect during a field trip to a library.

Do you see that insect, crawling on the ground? It''s a beetle! Its shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on red foxes, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

A naughty boy learns that telling the truth is always better than making excuses.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women''s Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Fashionfeatures groundbreaking designers, models, milliners, style makers, and many other fashion-forward figures. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.