New Releases by Rebecca Rissman

This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include grandparents. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Fashionfeatures groundbreaking designers, models, milliners, style makers, and many other fashion-forward figures. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In the first half of this playful flip book, readers follow Lucy the Cat on her wild day through town. To read about Lucy's owner's perspective of the same day, flip the book over and start reading from the back!

"This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on bats, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we're asleep!"--

Compares the ways people in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries got medical care and the conditions in hospitals with contemporary practices.

"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 all about how taking a trip has changed over time."--Publisher's description.

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

Compares the ways people in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries obtained and prepared their food and the equipment they used with contemporary practices.

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.

How can you tell if something is living or non-living on a mountain? Children reading this book explore a stunning mountain habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as soil, snow, and birds. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.

This book teaches young learners about honesty and accepting responsibility by following one particularly naughty child through one very bad day. Lively illustrations showing a guilty child at the scene of several crimes throughout the day (standing by spilled milk, holding a broken toy, sneaking a Christmas cookie, etc) alongside hilariously improbably excuses, such as "e;The dog did it!"e; or "e;I don't even like cookies!"e; will make children laugh as well as teach them important lessons about honesty.

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

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.

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."

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.

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

Simple, leveled text helps readers access information about simple machines.

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

Shows possible outcomes for common pet-related choices.

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

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

Provides photographs of everyday items that begin with each letter of the alphabet.

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.

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

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

Discover That There Are 6000 Different Kinds Of Dragonflies Because They Are Predators, How Their Body Is Made Up, And How They Reproduce. Correlated To Common Core, Texas TEKS, Virginia Sols, And Georgia Performance Standards.

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.