New Releases by Pamela Chanko

Part of a series of simple non-fiction reading books. Each set consists of five different children''s books and accompanies a teacher''s literacy resource book. This set contains the following titles: Sun; Water; Wind; Storms; and Weather.

From September to June and all through the summer, here are "fresh & fun" ideas for teaching favorite monthly topics! These creative collections of terrific, teacher-tested activities, games, and manipulatives will boost learning in math, reading, writing, social studies, and art for kids of all learning styles. Includes calendar activities, pocket chart poems, a read-aloud play, collaborative banner, songs, math storymats, mini-books, art projects, graphic organizers, book links, computer connections, and a big, colorful poetry poster complete with week-by-week teaching activities! For use with Grades K-2.

Dozens of instant and irresistible ideas and activities from creative teachers across the country.

Simple text and photographs follow zoologist Jane Goodall as she studies and records information about chimpanzees.

Simple text and photographs explore the different creatures at the aquarium (including sharks, turtles, dolphins, and more) and the people who take care of them.

Simple text and photographs present the many different kinds of scientists, including doctors, astronomers, and zoologists.

Simple text and photographs present some of the festivals found in America, including those celebrating watermelons, frogs, and balloons.

Simple text and photographs introduce some of the foods prepared from wheat and several stages of the cultivation of this crop.

Simple text and photographs present people in Mexico playing music and soccer, working, shopping, dancing, fishing, and farming.

Simple text and photographs introduce different kinds of boats and how they are propelled through the water by sails, oars, motors, etc.

Simple text and photographs present the effects of electricity on our lives by contrasting various tasks as they are done with and without electric power.

Simple text and photographs follow zoologist Jane Goodall as she studies and records information about chimpanzees.

Simple text and photographs explore how artists around the world make their crafts, including weaving, calligraphy, and papier mâché.

Photographs and simple text explore the world of babies and their needs.

Photographs and simple text explore different aspects of first aid, including cleaning, bandaging, and the administration of medicine and a hug.

Photographs and simple text describe some of the many liquid and frozen solid forms of water, such as rain, tap water, frost, rivers, and icebergs.

Simple text and photographs explore the variety of things that can be bought and sold at markets around the world, including fish, fruits, cheese, and books.

Photographs and simple text introduce the ocean environment and what is found in it.

Photographs and simple text introduce animals that live in the desert.

Photographs and simple text describe places that are good for writing, such as a calendar, pillow, and even sand.

Photographs and simple text explore the daily activities of monkeys in the Amazon rainforest.

An original story exploring the theme of friendship between a lonely young woman and her dog. Based on the author''s personal experience, it also includes an analysis of similar works about children and their pets.

Photographs and simple text invite the reader to count penguins engaged in various activities.