New Releases by Rebecca Rissman

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

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.

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?

Explore the behaviors and environments of flying animals.

Explore the behaviors and environments of mountain animals.

Have you ever been a member of a team? You may think teamwork is all fun and games, but it can be daring and even dangerous. Some people depend on teamwork to remain safe while at work or completing a goal. Learn all about the importance of teamwork in daring situations at incredible heights and speeds, in the open sea, and while facing natural disasters.

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 Learn, readers explore the different ways and places that people learn.

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.

"Describes cat shows, including the groups that organize them, how they are run and judged, and how owners prepare for them"--

Two stories bound back to back and inverted.

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!

"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 barn owls, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we''re asleep!"--

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.

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.

"Readers follow a dog on his wild day through town in the first half of the text. To read about the owner''s perspective of the same day, flip the book over and start reading from the back"--

Brief text and life-sized photographs illustrate the concept of size by introducing insect body parts, such as legs, antennae, and wings.

Compares the ways children in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries amused themselves, the equipment they used, and how they stayed in touch with friends with contemporary practices.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Children will love looking at the photographs and learning new words in this simple label book.

Introduces children to decision making and shows the consequences of both good decisions and bad decisions.

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

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.

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.

"To-do list: finish book report, write in journal"--Cover.

Let''s search for creepy critters. Look under that plant. What''s that crawling by? It''s a little ant! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about ants.