Heather Schwartz

Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and more move right along to make their dreams come true in this humorous officially licensed adaptation of the classic cult film, The Muppet Movie Kermit the Frog has a big dream: to go to Hollywood so he can sing, dance, and make people happy. On his journey to the West Coast, he finds a few new friends: Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, the Great Gonzo, The Electric Mayhem, and more They all share his dream. The new friends face their fears and stand up to bullies on their way to Hollywood, proving that teamwork can help overcome any obstacle standing in one's way. Join The Muppets in making dreams come true Regain your love for The Muppets and introduce younger fans to Kermit and the gang in this delightful, officially licensed picture book of a classic film.

How do your everyday decisions affect our planet? From agriculture to climate change, humans leave a major impact on the world around them. Discover the effects of humankind on Earth with this STEAM book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book will ignite curiosity about our impact on the planet through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in Earth and space science fields. Explore complex science topics with older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Learn how high-speed cars are built to outpace ordinary cars and beat the competition every time they hit the track! High-speed cars turn heads. They impress fans and break records when they fly toward the finish lines. Learn how they perform so well in this STEAM book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book will spark curiosity through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Explore exciting science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Learn how zookeepers work to keep animals in zoos safe, happy, and healthy in this STEAM reader! Zoo animals are living creatures who need proper care throughout their lives. Encouraging animals to satisfy their natural instincts is an important part of a zookeeper’s job. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book will inspire curiosity about the megalodon and paleontology. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in the National Zoo. Explore advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Cupcake Conundrum” by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how third grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good cause. But they run into problems when they learn their plan will cost money, too. Find out more in this fun lesson in careful spending your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

A determined Russian girl will do anything to see Moscow. When her dad travels to Moscow on a business trip, she decides to stowaway to see what the big city is really like. This Spanish fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This social studies book explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Do you know how many time zones used around the world today? Or how many area codes people use in the United States? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting teacher-approved book. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other helpful features, this book explores time zones, area codes, and zip codes in a fun and meaningful way.

Dive into the rich culture of the northeastern United States This Primary Source Reader covers the geography history economics and civics of the Northeast. Includes engaging activities and text features to build social studies skills.

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials In "Cupcake Conundrum" by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how 3rd grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good cause. But they run into problems when they learn their plan will cost money, too. Find out more in this fun lesson in careful spending your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

A determined Russian girl will do anything to see Moscow. When her dad travels to Moscow on a business trip, she decides to stowaway to see what the big city is really like. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math

Help students learn to decipher what news is real and what's fake This Grade 4 nonfiction reader explores how to determine if information is true or not. Includes a fiction story related to the topic a "Civics in Action" activity and other features.

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

Lexi is so over seventh grade. She's stuck in a remedial gym class with other overweight students. She's also stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest. Then life gets even worse when some girls find her diary and begin quoting from it. But then, maybe having her writing quoted to her isn't such a bad thing after all. This 32-page realistic fiction book will capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text. It features full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.

Sari doesn't like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of 9/11 to students and explores important social issues such as religious prejudice. This hi-lo book will capture the interest of kids who enjoy graphic novels involving time travel, tragic events, and historical fiction.

Dive deep into your study of US presidents with this biography of Ronald Reagan that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page social studies book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

Dive deep into your exploration of US history and the Great Depression with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a newspaper article about the stock market crash, a social security poster, images of the 1929 bank run, shantytowns, soup kitchens, dust storms, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.

Two students receive an unusual math assignment involving origami. With help from their grandmother and some fraction and division know-how, they'll conquer the challenge! Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and is especially appealing to reluctant readers.