Best Selling Books by Rebecca Rissman

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

Swish! Every basketball player dreams of the perfect shot. Look inside to learn mechanics and tips to take your game to the next level.

Learn to count to 20 with this fun, interactive book! Each page features one or more clear numerals, and then asks the reader to search an oceanic image to find that number of objects. The clear, engaging images and use of both written and numeric figures help readers become confident counters.

"Provides examples of cheers and chants for cheerleading as well as instructions and tips for creating their own."--

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

Summary: Discusses different types of concerts and the music that they feature, including operas, choral concerts, and marching band shows.

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different raptor dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--

"Presents various yoga poses designed to improve fitness and flexibility"--

Learn to identify shapes from the world around us in this illustrated book.

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, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary."

"From safety to childcare basics to managing your own business, get the skills you need to become a great babysitter"--

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.

When Houston fifth-grader Audrey's ingenuity helps the Apollo 11 astronauts during their 1969 Moon landing, her dream of becoming a NASA scientist one day, despite sexism, seems possible.

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

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.

"Presents various yoga poses designed to promote alertness and brain power"--

The Is If 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 grasslands, and the plants and animals that live there. 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.

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

Looks at sports stadiums, including tennis courts, baseball parks, and race tracks.

What exactly does a cheerleader do? How did cheerleading begin? What are the most important things a cheerleader needs to know? From tumbling and chanting to motions and stunts, learn all about the basics of cheerleading. Also find out about safety, eating right, uniforms, everything else that goes into this sport that continues to grow in popularity.

Uses photographs of everyday objects, including sunflowers and ducklings, to teach readers how to count to ten.

All kinds of animals build on the ground. From polar bears to compass termites, many animals build right at our feet. Find out why these amazing animals build and how they do it. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos

Identifies the living and nonliving elements of desert regions, including rocks, lizards, cacti, camels, and spiders.

Photographs of different park scenes combined with illustrations of Eddie and Ellie present describing words that are opposites.

"Find out what's involved in becoming a fashion photographer from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the photographer's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of producing amazing photos of fashion and models!--

All kinds of animals scrape and burrow below the surface. From pocket gophers to trapdoor spiders, many animals burrow down below. Find out why these amazing animals build and how they do it. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.

Examines the benefits of making safe decisions.

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the MyPlate balanced diet and their nutritional importance.

Learn all about opposites with illustratedÊelephant duo, Eddie and Ellie. These curious elephants explore the world around them together, but somehow always end up liking opposite things!Ê Illustrated with vibrant photographs of different farm animals and equipment combined with playful illustrations of Eddie and Ellie, this book is sure to be a popular choice!

A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: * Perpetual license * 24 hour, 7 days a week access * No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time * Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available * Easy to use * Ability to turn audio on and off * Words highlighted to match audio Weather' introduces young learners to the different types of weather found on Earth. Readers will learn about the atmosphere, seasons, storms, wind and the Sun. In addition to covering these important science concepts, this book also stimulates independent thinking about how weather can be measured, predicted and understood. This Acorn Read-Aloud is an excellent tool for introducing the topic of weather to students.

What's so great about New Hampshire? Readers will explore the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Granite State including beautiful parks, rich history, and sunny beaches.

Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in Connecticut, including the Beardsley Zoo, Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, and the Long Island Sound.

"Historical photographs ... bring the story of the moon landing to life"--

"Historical photographs ... bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life [including] how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes, and how it set back U.S. investment in space exploration"--

Get up and dance! Get to know the steps, performances, and dancers who added their signature style to tap dancing. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover to Chloe Arnold, Today's Tap Dancing: Beyond Tap Shoes and Fancy Footwork will have you stomping, shuffling, and doing the paradiddle across the dance floor.