Naturaleza Extrema

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

The environment you live in gives you what you need, but you have to really know what's around you. Through sight, hearing, and the other senses, you can understand what's going on outside your body. Lift the flaps in this visual guide full of curiosities and anecdotes, and discover how the body works from the outside!

This Rookie Espanol: Geografia book introduces young readers to the idea of using maps. The book begins with a look at road maps, city maps, and world maps. Young readers learn that numbered lines represent roads and colored shapes represent land and water. The focus is then on a map of the United States, followed by a look at how some maps show elevation, others feature rainfall, and still others include drawings that tell about the people, animals, and resources of a particular place.

In this illustrated adventure, Hannah has a broken leg, and learns how her friends can be of great help. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.