This first in a series of programs covers the high-frequency nouns covered in weeks one through nine of First Grade, where kids learn nouns, such as horse, water, paper, etc. Join young host Julianna, who explains what high-frequency nouns are, and enthusiastically presents each word, sounds it out slowly and uses it in a simple sentence with on-screen graphics and illustrations that reinforce the use of the particular high-frequency word.
Common Core 1st Grade Reading is a set of high-quality, nationally-accepted, academic standards in reading. These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do before entering 2nd grade. This first in a series of programs covers weeks one through nine of first Grade, where kids learn 22 sight words, such as could, know, every, etc.
Common Core Mathematics is a set of high-quality, nationally-accepted, academic standards in math. These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. This program covers several key mathematical concepts that a kindergarten student should grasp before entering first grade.
This second in a series of programs covers weeks 10 through 18 of kindergarten, where kids build upon the first 25 sight words, already introduced, with 25 more sight words, such as "went," "had," "did," etc. Join young host Julianna, who explains what sight words are, and enthusiastically presents each word, sounds it out slowly and uses it in a simple sentence with on-screen graphics and illustrations that reinforce the use of the particular sight word.
Features include: DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games - Super Hero High is facing off against Korugar Academy in the Intergalactic Games. DC Super Hero Girls: Hero Of The Year - Move over boys! It's time for the girls to take fligt in the all-new ground-breaking franchise.
Taking a bite out of cosmic crime, Krypto The Superdog follows the comedic canine adventures of Metropolis' heroic Superdog from Planet Krypton. After traveling across galaxies as a test pilot pup aboard a malfunctioning rocket ship built by Superman's father, the Kryptonian canine arrives on Earth a full-grown, fun-loving dog in search of a new best friend and family. He finds it in the young Kevin Whitney, who soon realizes that Krypto has superpowers. Thanks to a special intergalactic communicator, Kevin's the only human able to speak with Krypto, who uses his powers of superstrength, heat vision, and flying to fight crime in Metropolis. With the help of Kevin, Ace the Bathound (Batman's caped canine), Streaky, the neighbor's cat, and the super pets in the Dog Star Patrol, Krypto responds to the call of duty, embarking on adventures to save those in need.
Seven Nick Jr. celebrations! Recover a swiped birthday present with PAW Patrol and Rod's cake with Team Top Wing. Save Ruby's party with Rusty Rivets and a dolphin's surprise with the Bubble Guppies. Help Sunny make her Birthday Wish List come true!
Simple rhymes and lush illustrations inspired by the sugar plantations of 1930s Maui combine in the lesser-known story of a dedicated science teacher, Soichi Sakamoto, who used innovative techniques to coach his Hawaiian swimming team all the way to the Olympics​.
"Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky two-headed chicken. But look out--there's a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this fourth wall-breaking graphic novel, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose (that you can never unsee) to a world where chickens drive cars, and even to a land covered with ... pizza sauce? With each BZOOP! of the universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected."-- Publisher's webpage.
When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
Show Mom just how much she means with this sweet and special Berenstain Bears book. With fun, colorful illustrations and simple words of wisdom, this charming keepsake is a great way to show parents, grandparents, soon-to-be mothers, aunts, friends, or whomever you call "Mom" just how much you care.
Feeling under the weather, sick Kitty, who just wants to jump around, eat everything in sight and boss around the slobbering puppies, is taken to the vet where comical chaos ensues!
Join the dinosaurs as they plough the stony soil, feed the sheep, cut the corn in a combine harvester and much more! But what are they preparing all their animals and crops for? And to where are they travelling to their tractor?
As a boy, John James Audubon loved to watch birds. In 1804, at the age of eighteen, he moved from his home in France to Pennsylvania. There he took a particular interest in peewee flycatchers. While observing these birds, John James became determined to answer a pair of two-thousand-year-old questions: Where do small birds go in the winter, and do they return to the same nest in the spring?
"Thomas Jefferson's Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. York, the enslaved man taken on the journey, did not choose to go. Slaves did not have choices. York's contributions to the expedition, however, were invaluable. The captains came to rely on York's judgement, determination, and peacemaking role with the American Indian nations they encountered. But as York's independence and status rose on the journey, the question remained what status he would carry once the expedition was over. This is his story."--Provided by publisher.
"Science-obsessed Zoe finds herself trapped in one of her favorite monster movies and needs to invent her way out of a disaster while also saving the monster who has become her friend"-- Provided by publisher.
Ms. Shelby's third-grade girls are so excited about her upcoming wedding that they start a wedding planning competition, which drives a wedge between best friends Nikki and Deja, the two whose names were drawn to attend the event.
"Begrudgingly agreeing to accompany his best friend Pickles to Wizard's Wharf, Albert tries to get into the spirit of things, but when a malfunctioning ride separates them, Albert and Pickles must rely on how well they know each other, and a little magic, to find their way out"-- Provided by publisher.
A little red train goes on a trip from the seaside to the forest, the city, the farm, and finally the station for a rest, where it is visited by a bunch of noisy birds.
Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.
Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.
Jack might be the only kid in the world who's dreading summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk. Ever. But then, one day at the flea market, Maddy does talk -- to tell Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made. What starts as a normal little garden out back behind the house quickly grows up into a wild, magical jungle with tiny onion babies running amok, huge, pink pumpkins that bite, and, on one moonlit night that changes everything ... a dragon.
Sham and the stable boy Agba travel from Morocco to France to England where, at last, Sham's majesty is recognized and he becomes the "Godolphin Arabian," ancestor of the most superior Thoroughbred horses.
When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.
In this heartfelt mother's ode to her baby boy, she shares her hopes and dreams for him as she envisions him exploring the world and blazing his own trail.
"Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy's positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around. It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because... HE IS SMART, HE IS BLESSED, AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!"-- Provided by publisher.
"I am more than what you think I am! In this book you'll find empowering and motivating reminders that you can do anything as long as you believe in yourself. Inspired by his efforts on and off the court, NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James shows us that we are more than one label, trait, or interest -- and we can do BIG things. With powerful and bright artwork from bestselling and award-winning illustrator Niña Mata [...]" -- Book jacket.
When an old lion dies, his reflection finds someone new to follow--a little girl named Harriet, who finds she is much more ferocious with this new face in the mirror.
To free himself from an ancient curse, thirteen-year-old Shinji Takahashi must team up with a secret organization of explorers, find a magical font hidden in the jungles of Mexico, and replace a stolen idol.
Wee Gillis can not decide whether he wants to be a Highlander and stalk stags, like his father, or a Lowlander like his mother, and raise long-haired cows.
"While visiting her mother's family, a young girl notices she's never seen her mother so happy as they both explore this lush place, but when they return home, her mother's smile disappears until the girl shows her nature here can be wondrous, too"-- Provided by publisher.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces monorails to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption, a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all ... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people's water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.
"Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn't seen since her family moved from India . . . Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya's heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?"--Publisher.
"Feelings can be happy or sad, big or small, easy and hard, and everything in between. Explore a diverse mix of feelings and the many ways to tackle those feelings"-- Provided by publisher.
"In 1944 a groundbreaking operation repaired the congenital heart defect known as blue baby syndrome. The operation's success brought the surgeon Alfred Blalock international fame and paved the way for open-heart surgery. But the technique had been painstakingly developed by Vivien Thomas, Blalocks African American lab assistant, who stood behind Blalock in the operating room to give him step-by-step instructions. The stories of this medical and social breakthrough and the lives of Thomas, Blalock, and their colleague Dr. Helen Taussig are intertwined in this compelling nonfiction narrative"-- Provided by publisher.
Stillwater the giant panda's nephew, Koo, has a dream about saving the world, and Stillwater shows him that sometimes saving the world starts with doing the little things, like cleaning your room, and feeding the cat.
"Strange flash floods are making waves (and headlines) all over the Big Forest! Someone is pulling off particularly confounding capers and, between the flooding and the heists, Big Forest is in big trouble. When Madame HQ is nabbed right out of a very wet Woodland HQ, Agent Moose and Owlfred must wade through clues to get her back and stop the mystery criminal making a big splash in Big Forest! Can they find this fiendish villain before Big Forest floats away?"--Provided by publisher.
"This fun and playful story uses the analogy of a parade to help children acknowledge and manage big feelings. Watch as anger passes and sadness disappears...it's all part of the parade. Written in verse, The Parade helps children name and work with emotions in engaging ways. Simple enough for little ones with the depth to support children as their social and emotional intelligence grows"-- Provided by publisher.
As their small stock of essential supplies dwindles, a group of refugees from Earth struggles to make their strange new planet provide life's necessities.
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while. He needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
Accidentally activated in a future world where only the savage survive, a life-size toy named Fred is programmed to be a friend and spread kindness and good will wherever he goes, but in this world that is going to be difficult--so Fred decides that his first task is to get Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, two warlords, to make peace and become friends.
"A kindergarten-level introduction to bullet trains, covering their speed, drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their cars"--Provided by publisher.
After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.
"A day at the playground starts out with a chalk wall to draw on, a water wall to splash in, a climbing wall to clamber up, and a wall of kids playing an all-in-good-fun game. But it isn't long before one child is excluded, as another child leads the rest in building a castle wall that comes between them and the child they are leaving out. There are other unkindnesses, and of course, hurt feelings. But when the bully bellows "MINE," declaring the castle they have built together as his alone, he alienates all the other children. And being alone in the castle turns out to be surprisingly lonely, especially when it looks like the other kids are having fun without him. A change of heart, a heartfelt handshake, a sincere offer of friendship, forgiveness, and some paint, imagination, and creative togetherness, and the castle walls take on a whole new look and meaning. Friendship reigns! The story is told mostly in the illustration, with guiding rhyming words to lead the reader through. These words outline both the types of walls we encounter and interact with everyday, and the emotions they generate through the way these interactions with walls affect our relationships."-- Provided by publisher.