New Releases by Cecilia Minden

What to Put on for School? uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading and start them thinking about smart choices. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers'' guide.

The Bulls Football Team in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--and excited about playing football. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers'' guide.

Sam and Jen Get a Pet in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--while telling a story of friendship and compromise. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mud on the Van in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--while telling a counting story. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Seeing Pink in the Learning My Colors series uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading and recognizing the color pink. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Cat in the Learn About Animals series uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful animal photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of "fast and slow" found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits.

This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of "big and small" found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits.

Find out how you can create interesting stories based on your real-life experiences.

Learn how to research a subject and give a detailed report on the information you discovered.

A great interview is more than just two people talking. An interviewer must learn how to ask the right questions. The activities in this book will help the reader learn more about interviews and how to turn an interview into interesting text.

Letter writing is an important skill. Readers will complete activities that teach the basic formatting and composition skills needed to write a perfect letter every time.

Writing poems can help teach new ways of thinking about words and their meanings. A poet must consider the sound of the words written on the page. Readers will use the activities in this book to develop their poetry writing skills.

Level 2 guided reader that teaches students about floods, what they are, how they happen, and the effect they have on the environment.

Level 2 guided reader that teaches the young reader important concepts about lakes, how they are formed, their importance in the ecosystems, and ways to keep them clean.

Level 2 guided reader that educates students about wildfires, their causes and effects.

Level 2 guided reader that educates students on tornadoes, how they form, precaution, and safety.

Level 3 guided reader that helps students understand the importance of keeping air clean and give idea''s of things they can do help improve the environment.

Level 1 guided reader that teaches students important lessons about germ control and staying healthy.

Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of reusing items and the role that plays in saving the earth''s resources.

Learn about the connection between math and running.

Learn about the connection between math and baseball.

If you have ever wondered where your money goes, this book is for you. Readers learn how to set up a budget and stick to it. Basic math skills are reinforced through examples.

Is there something you want or need that you don''t have the money for? This book introduces readers to financial goal-setting and how to set up a savings plan. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management.

Do I want it or do I need it? Readers will discover the kinds of questions that smart shoppers ask themselves, how to weigh their options and pocketbook, and how math can be part of shopping strategies that save time and money.

Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices whether they are bringing lunch from home or buying lunch in the school cafeteria.

Readers will learn that a good breakfast is essential to good health. Healthy breakfast options are discussed along with ways to use real world math to make smarter choices for breakfast!

A family dinner is a great way to reconnect with family members at the end of the day. Readers will learn how to make family dinnertime special and find out that math skills are essential to cooking healthy, nutritious meals.

Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Readers will learn about the health benefits of exercise and discover how they can use math to get the most from an exercise routine.

You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you''re measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or vegetable, gardening can be both fun and challenging.