Most Popular Books by Katie Kawa

Depression affects many people, and it can be confusing and sometimes scary for a young person to see a family member or friend suffering from it, or to find themselves struggling with symptoms of depression. However, knowing the facts about this mental illness can empower them to provide support for others and to take charge of their own health. They discover these facts through age-appropriate text and sidebars that provide scientific information, relatable examples, and advice. Graphic organizers, diagrams, and full-color photographs work with the text to give readers an empathetic and educational overview of this important mental health topic.

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.

No matter how many times sightings of Bigfoot have been discredited, this legend wonu0092t be debunked. Diehard believers in the apelike beast take this as support that something is out there that doesnu0092t want to be found! Readers are invited along on the journey to track down Bigfoot. Theyu0092ll learn about some of the most famous encounters, photographic and video evidence, and recent theories. Armed with facts and lore, they can decide for themselves if they believe in Bigfoot.

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

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.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star in the world of politics, and she is working hard to use her position as a lawmaker to speak up for what she believes is right and to help people who need someone to stand up for them. Through an engaging narrative, colorful photographs, and eye-catching quote boxes that highlight empowering words spoken by the woman many call "AOC," readers discover her story. They''ll be inspired to think about ways they can be more like her as they work to make a difference in their own communities.

Taylor Swift has changed her image since she got her start in music, turning from country music sweetheart to pop princess. Best known for her empowering songs about coming of age, Swift has captured the hearts of teens around the world and presents a positive role model for young girls. Full-color photographs, a biographical timeline, and anecdotal sidebars help readers get to know the real Swift.

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.

It is sometimes said that we are living in a Golden Age of television. What does that mean, and how did we get there? Readers find the answers as they trace the history of television, from its invention to the current age of "Peak TV." This fascinating story is presented to readers through informative main text, annotated quotations, detailed sidebars, primary sources, and a comprehensive timeline. Television has changed nearly every aspect of life in many countries, and readers are sure to be excited by this fun and fact-filled look at how history and television have influenced each other.

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

Peering into the immense blackness of space has taught us a lot throughout the centuries, but it’s also left us with unanswered questions and a burning desire to learn more. Readers are taken on an amazing voyage through some of the freakiest space scenarios, such as other Earthlike planets beyond our solar system that could support life, the possibility of mining water on the moon, and the dark world of the plutoids—the distant dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. Filled with exciting facts, awe-inspiring images, and comprehensive sidebars, this book poses the ultimate freaky question: When we stare up at the stars, is something staring back at us?

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.

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.

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.

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.

This engaging book explains how a letter gets from one person to another in a way that beginning readers will find educational and enjoyable. Using a fictionalized approach, this book follows a child’s letter from the day it is written to the day it is delivered. Through a relatable story, bright illustrations, and accessible text—young readers follow along as the letter is taken to the post office.

George Washington is unmistakably Americau0092s most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as Americau0092s first president. But Washingtonu0092s life is full of fun facts that many still donu0092t know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, thereu0092s much to discuss about one of Americau0092s most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact.

Did you know that the Emancipation Proclamation didn''t free all the slaves in the United States? This is just one of many truths readers will expose as they learn the facts behind common misconceptions about the Civil War. As young historians enjoy uncovering the truth about the causes of the war, its major events, and its aftermath, they expand their knowledge of this essential social studies curriculum topic. Graphic organizers, full-color photographs, and primary sources enhance the engaging main text, and eye-catching fact boxes provide additional information about this pivotal period in American history.