Joseph Stanley

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and her pioneering research on radioactivity influenced scientific fields as diverse as physics, chemistry, and medicine. In this captivating biographical resource that combines STEM and social studies concepts, readers follow this groundbreaking scientist from her childhood in Poland to her scientific success in Paris to her death due to the research that made her famous. Fact boxes, sidebars, critical-thinking questions, and historical photographs help readers understand the science Curie was so passionate about as well as what life was like for a female scientist during her time.

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and her pioneering research on radioactivity influenced scientific fields as diverse as physics, chemistry, and medicine. In this captivating biographical resource that combines STEM and social studies concepts, readers follow this groundbreaking scientist from her childhood in Poland to her scientific success in Paris to her death due to the research that made her famous. Fact boxes, sidebars, critical-thinking questions, and historical photographs help readers understand the science Curie was so passionate about as well as what life was like for a female scientist during her time.

The United States didn't expand from the 13 original states to its present size all at once. Many different events took place to shape the country into what it is today. Readers explore the details behind many of these events, including the purchase of Alaska and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. These essential social studies curriculum topics are introduced in a clear and engaging way. Carefully chosen primary sources and other historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this important period of U.S. expansion.

Young people often hear adults complaining about taxes at home and on the news, but the facts about taxes aren't always easy for them to understand. However, this guide to an essential civics topic introduces elementary readers to the basic facts about taxes: what they are, what they're used for, and who pays them. Helpful graphic organizers, eye-catching fact boxes, and full-color photographs complement the informative narrative. Even though it may be many years before readers have to start paying their own taxes, it is never too early to learn about this important part of life.

Income inequality is a complex topic, but readers are able to explore this issue using language and examples they can easily understand. The economic, social, and political realities of income inequality are explained through simple main text, fact boxes filled with helpful statistics, and accessible graphic organizers. Detailed photographs are included to give readers a clearer picture of this important issue. Young people are also introduced to ways they can do their part to take on this issue and make the world a more fair place.

Income inequality is a complex topic, but readers are able to explore this issue using language and examples they can easily understand. The economic, social, and political realities of income inequality are explained through simple main text, fact boxes filled with helpful statistics, and accessible graphic organizers. Detailed photographs are included to give readers a clearer picture of this important issue. Young people are also introduced to ways they can do their part to take on this issue and make the world a more fair place.

Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful, full-color photographs of these radiant gems.

Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful, full-color photographs of these radiant gems.

The United States didn't expand from the 13 original states to its present size all at once. Many different events took place to shape the country into what it is today. Readers explore the details behind many of these events, including the purchase of Alaska and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. These essential social studies curriculum topics are introduced in a clear and engaging way. Carefully chosen primary sources and other historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this important period of U.S. expansion.

Grizzly bears are powerful predators, and readers will enjoy learning fun facts about their hunting habits, their habitats, and their massive size. Informative text is presented alongside additional fact boxes and a helpful graphic organizer. A habitat map is also included to show readers where grizzly bears live in North America. Colorful photographs give readers an up-close look at these mighty mammals in their natural habitat. Fun text features and vibrant photographs create a fun learning experience about essential science curriculum topics including predator-prey relationships, life cycles, and conservation.

The Wampanoag people traditionally called the area that would become Massachusetts and Rhode Island home. The Wampanoag people interacted with some of America's earliest European settlers. Readers discover these and other facts about Wampanoag history and culture through detailed text that reflects social studies curriculum standards. Colorful photographs and historical images enhance the reading experience and provide readers with more information about the Wampanoag way of life. The Wampanoag people are a diverse group that is made up of many tribes, and readers explore the traditions of these various tribes with each turn of the page.

The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North America. Readers explore these and many other facts about the Delaware's history, culture, and modern life. The detailed, accessible narrative is accompanied by both historical images and full-color photographs. Readers are given a focused look at the essential social studies curriculum topic of Native American history and culture while learning about the Delaware people.

The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North America. Readers explore these and many other facts about the Delaware's history, culture, and modern life. The detailed, accessible narrative is accompanied by both historical images and full-color photographs. Readers are given a focused look at the essential social studies curriculum topic of Native American history and culture while learning about the Delaware people.

While learning about half-dollars, readers practice essential math curriculum topics, such as adding money. They're also introduced to content that supports social studies curriculum topics, including U.S. presidents and national symbols. Colorful photographs help readers visualize the math and social studies content that forms the backbone of this volume. Readers enhance their vocabularies through the use of a detailed picture glossary. After they're done exploring each vibrantly designed page, they'll be eager to share fun facts about half-dollars the next time they see this coin.

While learning about half-dollars, readers practice essential math curriculum topics, such as adding money. They're also introduced to content that supports social studies curriculum topics, including U.S. presidents and national symbols. Colorful photographs help readers visualize the math and social studies content that forms the backbone of this volume. Readers enhance their vocabularies through the use of a detailed picture glossary. After they're done exploring each vibrantly designed page, they'll be eager to share fun facts about half-dollars the next time they see this coin.

How did the Little Dipper get its name? How much smaller is it than the Big Dipper? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting to be discovered by readers with each turn of the page. Readers learn fun facts about the ways history and science come together in the study of star formations such as the Little Dipper. Detailed photographs of the Little Dipper allow readers to feel like young astronomers studying the stars up close. This engaging way of introducing important science curriculum topics is sure to hold readers' interests.

Magnet Magic is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English and Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.5 and Literacy.L.2.2d. This book teaches the fascinating magic of magnets with full-page color photographs paired with narrative nonfiction text. This book should be paired with "Magnets Are Fun (9781477722404) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.