Tea Benduhn

Texas is known for cowboys and chili, rodeos and ten-gallon hats, but the Lone Star State also has a rich history and holds an important place in the development of the United States. Filled with photographs and fascinating facts, this book provides a perfect introduction to the history, geography, and culture of Texas. It features information about the origins of the nation's second-largest state, the people who live there, and the government that makes Texas run. From Sam Houston to the Houston Astros, this book showcases Texas from every angle.

Named after America's first president, the state of Washington is home to more than seven million people. This book celebrates the state's natural and cultural history, exploring each region and what makes it special, from whale-watching off the San Juan Islands to distinctive cities like Seattle and Spokane. Across five chapters covering the geography, history, people, economy, and government of the Evergreen State, young readers learn what makes Washington an exciting place to visit or call home.

Named after America's first president, the state of Washington is home to more than seven million people. This book celebrates the state's natural and cultural history, exploring each region and what makes it special, from whale-watching off the San Juan Islands to distinctive cities like Seattle and Spokane. Across five chapters covering the geography, history, people, economy, and government of the Evergreen State, young readers learn what makes Washington an exciting place to visit or call home.

This colorful book introduces young readers to the world of color. Readers will learn how an enormous range of colors can be made from just three primary colors. This title also explains the difference between warm colors and cool colors. The book uses famous works of art to show readers how color can be used to both show a scene and convey a message.

This title introduces young artists to the element of shape. Readers will learn how shapes of all kinds, including geometric shapes and the organic shapes found in nature, can be used in art. They will learn how artists use shapes to create patterns or make objects look nearby or far away.

If you've ever seen a crashing ocean wave or a rushing waterfall, you've seen water power in action. People have used flowing water to do work for centuries. Today, water power is a dependable resource for making electricity. Learn why water is such a great source of energy and the different ways we might use it in the future.

A waving flag, blowing leaves, a kite soaring through the sky--all are moved by wind power. Wind is also our fast-growing source of energy. Find out how wind forms and the different ways we may use it in the future.

A waving flag, blowing leaves, a kite soaring through the sky--all are moved by wind power. Wind is also our fast-growing source of energy. Find out how wind forms and the different ways we may use it in the future.

Our lives would be very different without oil, gas, and coal. These fossil fuels help heat our homes, turn on our lights, and power our cars and trucks. But they also damage our environment--and they won't last forever. Learn how we use these energy sources today and find out how we might use them with cleaner sources of energy in the future.

If you've ever seen a crashing ocean wave or a rushing waterfall, you've seen water power in action. People have used flowing water to do work for centuries. Today, water power is a dependable resource for making electricity. Learn why water is such a great source of energy and the different ways we might use it in the future.

Sometimes big things come in tiny packages. Atoms are the smallest forms of matter, but they can release huge amounts of energy. Today, about 20 percent of our electricity comes from nuclear power. Learn we use nuclear power today and how scientists are working to make it a safer energy source for the future.

In this bilingual series, ELLs learn that eating many different types of foods every day helps them to be healthy and strong. Featuring the government's new, updated food pyramid, each book explains how one of the six different types of foods fits into the pyramid and describes the ways that certain foods contribute to health and fitness.

In this bilingual series, ELLs learn that eating many different types of foods every day helps them to be healthy and strong. Featuring the government's new, updated food pyramid, each book explains how one of the six different types of foods fits into the pyramid and describes the ways that certain foods contribute to health and fitness.

Focusing on a key topic in the second grade social studies curriculum, this Spanish series explores how people adapt to their environment and how they impact it. ELLs will learn about life in four fascinating regions with especially challenging climates and living conditions.

Focusing on a key topic in the second grade social studies curriculum, Life on the Edge explores how people adapt to their environment and how they impact it. Readers will learn about life in four fascinating regions with especially challenging climates and living conditions.

Focusing on a key topic in the second grade social studies curriculum, Life on the Edge explores how people adapt to their environment and how they impact it. Readers will learn about life in four fascinating regions with especially challenging climates and living conditions.

Find Out About Food teaches readers that eating many different types of foods every day helps them to be healthy and strong. Featuring the government's new, updated food pyramid, each book explains how one of the six different types of foods fits into the pyramid and describes the ways that certain foods contribute to health and fitness.

In this bilingual series, ELLs learn that eating many different types of foods every day helps them to be healthy and strong. Featuring the government's new, updated food pyramid, each book explains how one of the six different types of foods fits into the pyramid and describes the ways that certain foods contribute to health and fitness.