Best Selling Books by Katie Kawa

Farmers grow the food that nourishes our communities. Successful farmers hone their knowledge of agricultural science and use high-tech equipment to carry out this essential job. This volume walks readers through a farmer''s daily responsibilities, focusing on high-interest topics like powerful tractors and farm animals, and explaining the origin of the foods young readers see in stores and on their tables.

Firefighting is a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled career. It is also a critical profession for every community around the globe. Aside from putting out fires, firefighters work as first responders, helping people any way they can. Use this book to show your young learners how firefighters prepare their equipment for emergency calls, and how firefighters train in the latest methods for fighting fires. Readers will be enthralled to learn how firefighters keep themselves and others safe.

Each day, police officers uphold their promise to serve and protect. Police officers help community members by patrolling our roads to keep them safe, supporting large-scale events, and responding to emergencies. Young readers are introduced to all the ways police interact with their community, including the exciting aspects of a career in law enforcement, such as police cruisers, K9 units, and age-appropriate discussions about investigating crimes. Through striking photographs and an engaging narrative, this book celebrates police officers'' essential contributions to our communities.

Every backyard is its own habitat for many different living things. Readers learn how these living things are connected as they pass energy to one another. Plants, insects, mammals, and other creatures are linked through backyard food chains, and, as readers will see, these food chains come together to form a large backyard food web. A helpful food web diagram is presented alongside engaging text and fact boxes. Readers see even the tiniest backyard critters up close through colorful, detailed photographs.

Americans often have questions about what the president can and can''t do. Many of these questions are answered in Article II of the U.S. Constitution. From declaring war to appointing ambassadors and Supreme Court justices, the powers of the presidency are explained in this helpful book. The informative narrative connects the past and present using language from the Constitution that is explained in an accessible way. Current examples of the executive branch in action are presented. Featuring primary sources, graphic organizers, fact boxes, and sidebars, this engaging reading experience helps foster a sense of informed and active citizenship.

The fight for gender equality has its roots in the past, affects the lives of all people in the present, and will shape the future in important ways. However, before young people can begin to join the fight for gender equality, they first have to understand it. What is feminism? Why are women still fighting for equal pay for equal work? As readers discover the answers to these questions, they become more familiar with this newsworthy topic. Their critical-thinking skills are strengthened through informative main text and fact boxes, as well as vibrant photographs and graphic organizers.

Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballpark—from the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary skills. Accessible text and a helpful picture glossary are accompanied by bright illustrations that bring the thrill of a great baseball game to all readers.

Goldfish are some pretty incredible pets—they never stop growing and can sleep with their eyes open. English language learners read all about them in this fact-filled bilingual book. Simple text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains how to take care of these fun fish. Vibrant photographs bring readers into the watery world of goldfish.

With their long ears and shy natures, hopping rabbits are uniquely cute creatures. In this bilingual book, English language learners discover fun facts about rabbits through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Detailed photographs show these adorable animals doing everything from eating their favorite foods to playing with people.

Beginning readers discover the answer to how money goes from a piggy bank to a bank vault, and many more in this book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book teaches young readers about how a bank works through the story of one child’s visit. Readers see how they can save their own money at the bank with the help of a friendly teller. Featuring easy-to-follow language and colorful illustrations, this book makes an everyday experience exciting for beginning readers.

The Bill of Rights is a foundational document in American history that’s still being analyzed and debated today. Readers gain a better understanding of these first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution through accessible text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. The main text is accompanied by fact-filled sidebars and eye-catching graphic organizers. Readers will have fun exploring historical images relevant to this topic, including parts of the Bill of Rights itself. Careful analysis of this landmark democratic document will guide readers in gaining a deeper understanding of American independence and equality.

Young readers discover the healthy and unhealthy ways we deal with feeling mad in this educational and engaging book. Using accessible text and fictional approach, this story of a fight between siblings is a relatable situation that teaches young readers about how to handle anger in a healthy way. This approach keeps beginning readers entertained as they learn about powerful emotions. Colorful illustrations and a vocabulary-building picture glossary guide readers through this helpful book.

Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball player, and the story of how he broke baseball''s color barrier brings the worlds of sports and history together. How was he chosen to break this barrier, and what struggles did he have to face once he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers? These questions and many more are answered through age-appropriate text, including sidebars that provide additional information about this member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Graphic organizers and photographs enhance the exciting story of a man whose groundbreaking career continues to inspire athletes around the world.

Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8 miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.

There are many events and ideas to commemorate on the Fourth of July, such as our freedom and the signing of the Declaration of Independence...right? Not exactly! Many people are surprised to learn that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2, 1776, not July 4. Readers will feel like true historians as they learn the facts behind the sights, sounds, and meaning of the American holiday of Fourth of July. The fun design of this patriotic book includes colorful, carefully selected images and eye-catching, informative fact boxes.

George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship and how it helped shape the United States is presented through engaging text that balances historical context with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history and social studies topics will keep young readers entertained as they learn.

Chance the Rapper is one of the most famous figures in the world of hip-hop, and his desire to help people, especially young people, has helped him become a role model for many. His early life, career achievements, and the many ways he makes a difference are explored through a fun and fact-filled narrative and a graphic organizer that encourage young people to look for their own ways to help in their communities. Full-color photographs, eye-catching quote boxes, and a detailed timeline of Chance the Rapper''s life add engaging visual elements to this empowering reading experience.

Fake news is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy. As the informative main text details each side of this debate, fact boxes present statistics readers can use to back up their point of view. In addition, a helpful graphic organizer and full-color photographs act as engaging visual learning tools.

Dump trucks are invaluable machines on the construction site because they make transporting big piles of heavy dirt and materials easy as can be. In this book, beginning readers discover, through easy-to-follow text, how these trucks work to carry their heavy loads. Detailed photographs take readers on a trip from the construction site to the open road alongside these hardworking machines.

Dogs are called “man’s best friend” because of their famed loyalty. In this bilingual book, English language learners explore the daily lives of one of the world’s most beloved animals. Fun facts are presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, teaching readers how to care for a dog using simple text. Bright photographs of a variety of dog breeds accompany these facts, so readers can see exactly what they are learning about.