Best Selling Books by Rebecca Rissman

Have you ever been a member of a team? You may think teamwork is all fun and games, but it can be daring and even dangerous. Some people depend on teamwork to remain safe while at work or completing a goal. Learn all about the importance of teamwork in daring situations at incredible heights and speeds, in the open sea, and while facing natural disasters.

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.

A brief look at how and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

Teaches about different farms, what is in them, how to behave at a farm, and more.

Provides an introduction to the elements of the food pyramid and discusses the food groups that are essential to a healthy diet.

Did you see that bug, rushing through the sky? What could it be? Oh, it''s a dragonfly! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about dragonflies.

"To-do list: finish science fair project, ace science test!--Cover.

Photographs and text compare and contrast modern and historical cleaning methods.

"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 barn owls, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!"--

Teaches about different parks, what you will see, and how to behave at parks.

Shows possible outcomes for common pet-related choices.

Summary: Describes what different beach shores can be made of, including black or white sand, rocks, and pebbles.

Introduces the animals who build homes below the surface. Experience augmented reality by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scan pages for access to additional content.

This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different types of rocks and soil. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and composition of different types of rocks and soil, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.

Explores the different types of museums, including natural history, art, science, and space museums, and what can be found at each one.

Provides photographs of everyday items that begin with each letter of the alphabet.

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 hedgehogs, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

Compares the ways children in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries amused themselves, the equipment they used, and how they stayed in touch with friends with contemporary practices.

This title introduces readers to spines, how they help animals to survive, and how different they can look.

Compares the ways people in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries obtained and prepared their food and the equipment they used with contemporary practices.

Simple text and photographs explain the difference between living and nonliving things in the desert.

Introduces children to decision making and shows the consequences of both good decisions and bad decisions. Suggested level: junior.

Describes the animals, plants, and nonliving elements found in the mountains of the world.

Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in countries around the world. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.

Teaches children the differences between living and nonliving things in the rain forest.

How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the desert? Children reading this book explore a stunning desert habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as rocks, cactuses, and lizards. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the different shapes found in places, equipment, and activities used in sports.

Books in this series give children an exciting introduction to idea of a year s changing seasons. Simple, patterned text is used to reinforce concepts, while captivating images provide readers with a vivid look at the natural beauty of yearly weather patterns."

These fun titles introduce children to different shapes in a range of real-world situations. Each book uses simle, patterned text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how shapes can be found in many places.

An illustrated book showing the patterns that can be found in nature.

A forest-themed counting book that helps readers identify the numbers one to twenty.

How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the polar regions? Children reading this book explore a stunning polar habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as seals, fish, and icebergs. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.

An ocean-themed counting book that helps readers identify the numbers one to twenty.

The Is It Living or Nonliving? series helps children to understand the difference between things that are alive and things that have never been alive. Featuring beautiful photographs from the natural world, the books use a question-based approach to engage and involve the reader. Careful explanations ensure children can grasp the concepts with confidence. This book looks at oceans, and the plants and animals that live in them. Read and Learn is an extensive collection of nonfiction books that help young readers discover and understand the world around them. Headings in the form of questions help children to focus and ask their own questions. Each book contains a glossary and an index, offering young readers an introduction to these important features of nonfiction text. Book jacket.

Describes the differences between living and nonliving things, and discusses what living things require to grow and thrive.

Instructions to create braids, updos, and adorned styles with accessories and glitter.

"Discusses basic safety precautions and procedures every babysitter needs to know"--Provided by publisher"--

"Colorful images, rhyming text, and a playful design make counting to ten fun for young learners!"--P. [4] of cover.