New Releases by Katie Kawa

Understanding the principles of base ten is essential to understanding numbers and operations. Students will build upon their knowledge of place value and be challenged to use it in the context of algebraic operations. Engaging content encourages students to demonstrate the knowledge they’ve gained from reading. Eye-catching visuals help walk readers through the math problems, while age-appropriate language encourages learning. Oliver takes a trip to the local orchard, where he also learns how to use place value to round. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 3.NBT.A.3.

Hockey is a sport with a rich history, and readers discover that history as they learn about the game’s most famous records and record-holders. Hockey’s biggest names of the past and present are introduced to readers through informative text, including sidebar biographies. Readers learn about the stories behind hockey’s most impressive records, such as most career points and most shutouts. Stat boxes allow readers to reinforce their math skills by comparing athletes and teams. Eye-catching photographs of the sports best players and teams keep readers engaged with each turn of the page.

Staying Fit with Sports! is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.6 and Literacy.L.3.1i. The importance of staying in shape is demonstrated through sports pictured in full-page color photographs along with narrative nonfiction text. This book should be paired with u0093Sports! Have Fun and Stay Healthy" (9781477726464) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

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.

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.

Barack Obama: First African American President is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.8 and Literacy.L.1.2. Beautiful photographs are paired with narrative nonfiction text, explaining the life and times of President Obama. A timeline is included. This book should be paired with u0093Meet President Obama" (9781448890583) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Using simple text and illustrations, this book describes a trip on an airplane.

English language learners discover what fun can be had at the beach, including playing in the sand and jumping in the waves. A variety of exciting activities are presented to readers in this fictionalized account of a relatable childhood experience. Beginning readers learn interesting facts about the beach and the animals that live there through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A helpful picture glossary is included to aid in vocabulary development. Vibrant illustrations make this an educational and enjoyable reading experience for early learners.

Presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this fictionalized approach to an aquarium visit allows beginning readers to discover for themselves fun facts about aquariums and the animals that live in them. They are introduced to a variety of amazing sea creatures—including colorful fish and playful dolphins. Featuring bright illustrations and a helpful picture glossary, designed to strengthen vocabulary skills, readers will be engaged throughout their reading.

A fire station is the place where firefighters prepare to do their jobs, and beginning readers discover what this busy place is like through a fictionalized approach, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Early learners to follow along on one child’s visit to a fire station and discover fun facts about firefighters and the equipment they use to help keep people safe. Accessible bilingual text is accompanied by a helpful picture glossary and vibrant illustrations.

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.

English language learners will be eager to explore their libraries after reading this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book allows beginning readers to discover the library through the eyes of a child, including meeting the librarian and using a library card. Bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the most important parts of a visit to the library in an entertaining way.

English language learners discover what kinds of animals live in the zoo in this engaging bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes beginning readers on a journey around the zoo with one adventurous family. They meet many amazing animals, such as bears, elephants, and snakes. Through colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers learn important facts about how a zoo works and about the incredible creatures they can see.

A bank is an important place in a community, and English language learners discover why in this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book explains how banks work through the engaging story of one child’s visit. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish helps beginning readers learn about saving their own money at their local bank. Colorful illustrations guide them through this fun and educational story, allowing them to see this familiar experience in an exciting new light.

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.

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.

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.

Are baby koalas really as small as a jellybean when they’re born? Readers will discover fascinating facts about these adorable animals—from how they get around to what they love to eat. Bright photographs, accessible text, and a picture glossary illuminate the world of baby koalas. From inside a mother koala’s pouch to the branches of tall trees, readers take a journey to see how baby koalas live and grow in the wild.

There are many kinds of baby seals, in a variety of different sizes and colors. Beginning readers discover that all of these different kinds of baby seals really do have a lot in common. Fun facts, written in accessible language, explain where baby seals are born, what they eat, and even how they swim. Vibrant photographs show the many types of these beautiful baby animals in their natural habitat.

What do ducklings eat? How do they stay warm? Can people keep them as pets? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting for beginning readers in this book. Fascinating facts about how ducklings look, grow, and move are explained using accessible language. Bright photographs bring early readers face-to-face with these amazing baby animals.

Introduces lambs and includes information on their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.

Introduces tractors and describes the jobs they do.