New Releases by Rebecca Rissman

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.

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.

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.

This book contains stunning photography of festivals from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about festivals and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.

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

Children will love looking at the photographs and learning new words in this simple label book.

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

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

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

Should Charlotte share? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers "What would you do?" Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.

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, leveled text helps readers access information about simple machines.

Introduces the different noises that animals make, featuring the sounds of such animals as cats, birds, lions, and ducks.

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

Shows possible outcomes for common pet-related choices.

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

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

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.

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

Provides tips and tricks to doing mathematical operations.

Offers tips on reading, including an explanation on different genres, on how to scan for information, and tips for reading on the Internet.

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

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.

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.

"To-do list: finish book report, write in journal"--Cover.

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

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

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

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

Do you hear that sound? Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! It''s a bee! Covered in black and yellow fuzz! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about bees.