Best Selling Books by Rebecca Rissman

A brief look at how and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on red foxes, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on bats, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on badgers, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on mice, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women''s Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Fashionfeatures groundbreaking designers, models, milliners, style makers, and many other fashion-forward figures. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book provides an introduction to what to expect during a field trip to a library.

Teaches about different farms, what is in them, how to behave at a farm, and more.

This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on hedgehogs, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!

This book gives a first introduction to the food pyramid. Simple comparisons are used to explore this tool, and suggestions for healthy eating are offered.

This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include uncles and aunts. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.

Photographs and text compare and contrast modern and historical games and activities played by children.

Summary: Describes what different beach shores can be made of, including black or white sand, rocks, and pebbles.

Shows possible outcomes for common pet-related choices.

This title introduces readers to spines, how they help animals to survive, and how different they can look.

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

Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in countries around the world. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.

Teaches children the differences between living and nonliving things in the rain forest.

Books in this series give children an exciting introduction to idea of a year s changing seasons. Simple, patterned text is used to reinforce concepts, while captivating images provide readers with a vivid look at the natural beauty of yearly weather patterns."

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

An illustrated book showing the patterns that can be found in nature.

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

The Is It Living or Nonliving? series helps children to understand the difference between things that are alive and things that have never been alive. Featuring beautiful photographs from the natural world, the books use a question-based approach to engage and involve the reader. Careful explanations ensure children can grasp the concepts with confidence. This book looks at oceans, and the plants and animals that live in them. Read and Learn is an extensive collection of nonfiction books that help young readers discover and understand the world around them. Headings in the form of questions help children to focus and ask their own questions. Each book contains a glossary and an index, offering young readers an introduction to these important features of nonfiction text. Book jacket.

Introduces children to decision making and shows the consequences of both good decisions and bad decisions. Suggested level: junior.

Describes the differences between living and nonliving things, and discusses what living things require to grow and thrive.

"Colorful images, rhyming text, and a playful design make counting to ten fun for young learners!"--P. [4] of cover.

"Discusses basic safety precautions and procedures every babysitter needs to know"--Provided by publisher"--

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the different shapes found in places, equipment, and activities used in sports.

These fun titles introduce children to different shapes in a range of real-world situations. Each book uses simle, patterned text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how shapes can be found in many places.

The Is If Living or Nonliving? series helps children to understand the difference between things that are alive and things that have never been alive. Featuring beautiful photographs from the natural world, the books use a question-based approach to engage and involve the reader. Careful explanations ensure children can grasp the concepts with confidence. This book looks at grasslands, and the plants and animals that live there. Read and Learn is an extensive collection of nonfiction books that help young readers discover and understand the world around them. Headings in the form of questions help children to focus and ask their own questions. Each book contains a glossary and an index, offering young readers an introduction to these important features of nonfiction text. Book jacket.

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

An ocean-themed counting book that helps readers identify the numbers one to twenty.

Instructions to create braids, updos, and adorned styles with accessories and glitter.

This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different types of rocks and soil. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and composition of different types of rocks and soil, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary."

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

Looks at sports stadiums, including tennis courts, baseball parks, and race tracks.

Examines the benefits of making safe decisions.