Best Selling Books by Rebecca Rissman

Summary: Discusses different types of concerts and the music that they feature, including operas, choral concerts, and marching band shows.

Explores the different types of museums, including natural history, art, science, and space museums, and what can be found at each one.

How can you tell if something is living or non-living on a mountain? Children reading this book explore a stunning mountain habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as soil, snow, and birds. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.

Science-obsessed Audrey is a fifth grader in Houston, Texas, who dreams of one day working at NASA, like her dad does. Dad, however, is nothing but discouraging. Audrey doesn''t give up, though. She''s created her own model rocket. When it doesn''t fly, she figures out a way to fix it that ends up helping the Apollo 11 astronauts after they land on the Moon. Will Audrey''s dad come around? And will Audrey have a future in science?

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Arbor Day, and shows them why this holiday is special.

Read Going on a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.

A park-themed counting book that helps readers identify the numbers one to twenty.

A home-themed counting book that helps readers identify the numbers one to twenty.

Explains the concept of family and introduces different types of families to young readers.

Read Going to the Doctor to learn how medicine has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical hospitals in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.

Should Charlotte share? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers "What would you do?" Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Presidents Day, and shows them why this holiday is special.

It''s time to eat! Children will love looking at the photograps and learning new words in this simple label book. Enjoy teaching children new vocabulary as they explore a world of food and drinks and learn to say what they see.

Identifies the living and nonliving elements of desert regions, including rocks, lizards, cacti, camels, and spiders.

In [this title] readers explore the different ways, places, and reasons that people play. -- p.[4] of cover.

This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.

Books in this series introduce children to the notion that all people are different and all people are special. The simple text explains common activities while the clear images can stimulate thought and discussion about mental and physical differences. In ''We All Communicate'', readers explore the different ways that people talk and listen to one another.

This book contains stunning photography of festivals from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about festivals and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Independence Day, and shows them why this holiday is special.