Most Popular Books by Rebecca Rissman

Provides tips and tricks to doing mathematical operations.

Engaging photographs showcase the sights of each of the four seasons.

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

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

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

Explains how people learn in different ways.

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

Examines communication, including how people listen and different ways of talking to others.

Books in this series introduce children to the notion that all people are different and all people are special. The simple text explains common activities while the clear images can stimulate thought and discussion about mental and physical differences. In We All Read, readers explore the different ways, places, and reasons that people read.

This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.

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

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

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

Explains the concept of family and introduces different types of families to young readers.

In [this title] readers explore the different ways, places, and reasons that people play. -- p.[4] of cover.

Explores movement, including the different ways that people move and reasons for moving.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

"Readers follow a dog on his wild day through town in the first half of the text. To read about the owner''s perspective of the same day, flip the book over and start reading from the back"--

Learn about the animal rulers of the skies.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Two stories bound back to back and inverted.

Introduces readers to what holidays and festivals are, and some of the holidays that are celebrated around the world.

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

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.

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

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