New Releases by Rebecca Rissman

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

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

Introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and why this holiday is special.

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

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

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 Read, readers explore the different ways, places, and reasons that people read.

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

Explains how people learn in different ways.

Explores movement, including the different ways that people move and reasons for moving.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the weather, sights, and activities associated with spring.

Describes ways to help the environment by reusing, recycling, and conserving materials.

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

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.

With vivid photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. In this book, children learn how people earn money by working at different jobs.

With vivid photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. In this book, children learn the different ways people save money, as well as how money is used in trade around the world.