New Releases by Lisa Bullard

Multimedia presentations are a part of every personu0092s education. From the time we start using computers, weu0092re expected to know how to use various programs and equipment in order to create videos, slideshows, recordings, and many other elements to create stimulating presentations and projects. Through eye-catching photos and specific text, students will learn how to create oral and multimedia presentations. These skills will be used through college and beyond, and they will be very useful to students for many years to come. The glossary reinforces new vocabulary, and a Further Reading section inspires further research.

Rachel has been chosen to ride a bike in Riverdale''s parade! There''s only one problem—she doesn''t know how. But she''s determined to learn! She and her dad go all over Riverdale to prepare for the big day—from the bank to the bike shop. How is Rachel''s town similar to and different from other towns? Come along and see what makes Riverdale worth celebrating!

Camila and her brother, Carlos, are going on a road trip with their parents! They''re driving all the way from their home in Austin, Texas, to visit their granddad in Louisiana. Along the way, they collect state quarters and learn fun facts about states from Alaska to Rhode Island. Ride along as they discover all the things that make states great!

Will is very excited! He''s researching countries for school and has a new pen pal named Abdou from Morocco. Abdou writes to Will about what makes his country special. Will can''t wait to write back. But first, he gathers facts and photos for Abdou about the United States—including its government, climate, people, and landmarks. Along the way, he learns something new about his country.

Different can be great! Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows readers to compare and contrast families in multiple ways.

Chloe gets to pick a special outfit for school! Should she wear her karate uniform? Her firefighter''s helmet? Her bunny slippers? To decide, she talks with family and friends about clothes. Which clothes show a person''s interests? Which clothes show someone belongs to a certain religion or culture? Which clothes tell about a person''s job? See what Chloe comes up with for her special outfit!

Meet Zeeton. It''s an alien! Zeeton comes from another planet. It flies around space in a spaceship! But don''t worry. Zeeton''s not real. It''s one of the monsters you meet in stories. It just wants to tell you about aliens. Check out Zeeton''s cool spaceship. Find out what Zeeton is doing on Earth. And learn why people on Earth started telling alien stories. You''ll have an out-of-this-world time with this monster buddy!

How should we handle our money? Ella really wants a soccer ball. But she doesn''t have enough money to buy one. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car for her mom, gives the neighbor''s dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends to earn cash. Will she have enough money to buy the ball in the end? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Thirteen-year-old Trav has always wondered about his dead-before-he-was-born dad. But when he heads from California to his grandmother''s house in rural Minnesota, hoping to learn about his past, he gets more than he bargained for. It turns out his dad was involved in a bank robbery right before he mysteriously disappeared, and the loot from the take is still missing. Along with Kenny and Iz, the kids next door, Trav embarks on a search for the cash. But the trio’s adventure quickly turns dangerous when it becomes clear that someone else is looking for the money—someone who won’t give up without a fight!

Emma''s family is celebrating Easter! Emma and her little brother hunt for Easter eggs and candy. They go to church. Then relatives come over for a big meal. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!

Brandon and his brother Riley want to surprise their mom on her birthday. They bake a cake and even make a piñata! They also make a mess. What will Brandon pick for his mom''s present? Find out the many ways people celebrate their birthdays.

How should we handle our money? Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn''t need root beer! Learn how to be wise about money! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

It''s time for Hailey''s favorite holiday―Halloween! She plans her costume. She also carves jack-o''-lanterns with her family. Finally, it''s time for Hailey to trick-or-treat with her friends. It''s time to celebrate! Learn how and why fall and winter holidays are celebrated through the eyes of a young narrator. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Thanksgiving smells fill the house. Grace is making a list of the things she''s thankful for: yummy food, a loving family, and the fact that her dog didn''t eat all the pies.

Caleb is excited to spin the dreidel! His family is celebrating Hanukkah. For eight days, they light candles on the menorah. They eat latkes and open presents. And of course, they play the dreidel game!

arco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he''s one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!

In this installment in the Planet Protector series, Tyler learns how we can use energy wisely to protect the Earth.

Earth has a pollution problem. How can you help? Join Tyler to learn what makes Earth''s land, air, and water dirty. Find out cool ways to clean up our world. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Do you know what a blizzard is? Why a blizzard is dangerous? What wind chill means? Read this book to discover the answers!

Answers questions about what a tsunami is, how they happen, and how people can stay safe if one occurs.

Briefly describes the history of Ferrari and its models.

Explains what lowriders are, describes how these cars are customized, and introduces the people and culture that surround them.

A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: - Perpetual license - 24 hour, 7 days a week access - No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time - Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available - Easy to use - Ability to turn audio on and off - Words highlighted to match audio Provides an introduction to concepts of smooth and rough, comparing some animals that are rough with some animals that are smooth.

Brief text and colorful photos describe common foods that are the color brown.

Brief text and colorful photos describe common foods that are the color yellow.

Brief text and colorful photos describe common foods that are the color white.

Provides an introduction to the concepts of big and small, comparing some of the world''s largest animals with animals that are small.

Halloween is going to be a disaster! Charley has to go trick-or-treating with his goofy new stepfather on boring old Milton Street, where he doesn''t know anyone. Charley soon discovers that friends can be found in the strangest places when his new neighbors--and even his new stepfather--turn out to be a lot more fun and interesting than he ever thought they could be!