In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train conductors, and subway drivers.

Teacher be nimble, teacher be quick—the routines in this book make phonics learning stick.Author Wiley Blevins is renowned for changing the way educators think about teaching children to read, helping thousands of teachers implement effective phonics instruction. Now, Blevins gets us to think in powerful new ways about differentiating whole-class phonics lessons, so students at every skill level can engage. With Blevins’ trademark clarity, Differentiat...

"In most instances, there isn’t one main cause of a systematic breakdown in phonics instruction. Rather, a combination of causes can create a perfect storm of failure."—Wiley BlevinsPicture a class of kindergarteners singing the alphabet song, and teaching phonics seems as easy as one-two, three, A, B, C, right? In a Fresh Look at Phonics, Wiley Blevins explains why it can get tricky, and then delivers a plan so geared for success, that teachers, coaches, and admini...

You may know the story of the downtrodden girl who meets her Prince Charming. But our Cinder-Ella rules the dark night with her new Prince.

If there's one thing everyone knows, it's that Trevor Lee and school don't mix. Like pickles and peanut butter. When his new teacher announces all the third graders must read in front of everyone at Parents Night, Trevor Lee and his best friend Pinky take action before his secret of not being able to read gets out. After several over-the-top attempts at getting out of Parents Night, Trevor Lee enlists the help of his Mamaw. "Some days are just bad. You gotta hold your head high and keep mo...

Have you ever seen a flagpole? Then you've seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.

What can communicate but has no mouth, and can attack but has no hands? A plant! You might love the beauty and fragrance of flowers, but plants are far more complex than meets the eye. Some plants have ways of luring insects for pollination. Others mimic the look of the female insects whose male counterparts they want to attract. The Venus flytrap eats insects and other small animals for extra nourishment. You might see some of these ninja plants—with their sneaky and deceitful ways—in you...

Goldilocks may have escaped the wrath of the three bears, but her luck runs out when this busy-body stumbles into a haunted house. Scary Tales Retold are "delightfully monstrous and fresh takes on traditional stories." --Kirkus Reviews

In the classic Grimm's tale told to children for centuries, our heroine is wise to the Wolf in grandma's clothing. But did the story really end there?

Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.

The King and evil Queen are looking for a proper Princess to marry their Prince. When a Princess is found, will they all live happily ever after? Or will they live at all?

It's time for Ick and Crud to start school. But who is really learning the lessons? Bob or the boys? Readers will relate to the setbacks and successes of the first day at school.