Best Selling Books by Betsy Franco

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, e, p, t.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of zero, including what results when zero is added to or subtracted from a number.

When Sherlock and Amyus Crowe, his American tutor, visit Sherlock’s brother Mycroft in London, what they find shocks both of them to the core: a locked room, a dead body, and Mycroft holding a knife. The police are convinced Mycroft is a vicious murderer, but Sherlock is just as convinced he is innocent. Threatened with the gallows, Mycroft needs Sherlock to save him. The search for the truth necessitates an incredible journey, from a railway station for the dead in London all the way to the frozen city of Moscow—where Sherlock is entangled in a world of secrets and danger. InBlack Ice, the unstoppable teenage sleuth undertakes his third fantastic adventure, as one deadly puzzle leads only to another. Sherlock Holmes: Think you know him? Think again.

50 super-fun math reproducibles that help kids build essential math skills and meet the NCTM standards.

A collection of poems written in the form of mathematical problems and grouped according to seasonal themes.

Describes what two friends like to do together.

Use to study other cultures. Get a complete illustrated retelling of a folktale which can be reproduced for individual story books. Whole language suggestions for the teacher. Cross-curricular activities are included which expand childrens'' awarenes of the culture.

Including reproducible patterns for 12 interactive books that build early math and reading skills, these charming storybooks invite students to fill-in numbers, words, and pictures for personalized math tales. Math and reading skills come together in each make-and-take book that children can take home to share with their parents. Grades: K-2.

On a summer night by a small pond, all seems still. But a closer look reveals a world of activity—mayflies dart, beetles dive, frogs spring, skunks shuffle, and owls swoop. As a young girl watches, the circle of life unfolds. Betsy Franco’s rhythmic, cumulative text makes this a lively read-aloud, and rich, luminous paintings by Stefano Vitale capture the bold beauty of nature. Young readers will be inspired to journey into their own backyards and discover the wonder of the living, breathing world around them.

See below for English description. Écrire des poèmes, c''est facile! Ce livre comprend 40 fiches reproductibles de poèmes à compléter, qui sont destinées aux élèves de la 1re à la 3e année. Les enfants écriront leurs propres poèmes sur la vie dans leur quartier, développant ainsi leur imagination et leur capacité à trouver des rimes et des allitérations. Ces fiches sont définitivement un atout pour aider les élèves à répondre aux exigences de leur curriculum! La poésie est à la portée de tous! 40 Fun & Easy Reproducible Poetry Frames That Give Children the Support They Need to Write About These Key Social Studies Topics Great for Bulletin Boards! Poetry writing is a snap with reproducible fill-in poetry frames on key social studies topics! Engaging writing prompts spark the imagination and foster confidence as children write different kinds of poetry. Easy-to-follow directions guide kids to develop skills in rhyme, alliteration, and more.A great way to meet the standards! Original title: Instant Poetry Frames: Neighborhood and Community

Six-book series of informational fiction readers that explore math concepts.

Six-book series of informational fiction readers that explore math concepts.

Six-book series of informational fiction readers that explore math concepts.

Six-book series of informational fiction readers that explore math concepts.

Solving simple mathematical challenges in everyday life.