Cynthia Ann Parker

Henna is more than an ancient art form. It is a symbol of hope. Explore the meaning of henna. Learn the basics, and then design your own henna patterns. Are you ready to get started? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English language learners engaged in learning.

Surveys the life of Nathan Hale, a Revolutionary War hero whose service to George Washington as a spy cost him his life.

La cultura japonesa está llena de historias y leyendas. Mitos así como cuentos populares de héroes, monstruos y fantasmas, animan sus narraciones. La presente antología selecciona los relatos más conocidos del Kojiki (El libro antiguo de las cosas escritas) y del Nihonshoki (Anales de Japón), y los adapta a los niños, niñas y adolescentes. También se incluyen figuras folclóricas como el glotón kappa-maki (literalmente, «sushi con pepinos»), así como las leyendas populares de los tres taro, los héroes-niños cuyas historias son muy queridas en el país del Sol Naciente. Un...

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.