Rebecca Pettiford

In Different Cultures, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many culturally influenced behaviors and practices people bring to our society. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our world stronger and more interesting. An activity encourages readers to explore their own cultural background, while a picture glossary reinforces new...

In Different Appearances, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many ways people look different from one another. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting. An infographic helps readers recognize how many similarities underlie people's physical differences, while a picture glossary reinforces...

In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of configurations that can make a family. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting. An activity helps readers identify and appreciate their own unique family, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Arctic hares. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to harp seals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

In Concrete Mixers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a concrete mixer as well as why its drum has to keep turning. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a concrete is mixed, moved, and spread to create sidewalks and buildings. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a concrete mixer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

En Ser Agradecido, los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre todas las formas en que pueden mostrar gratitud en sus vidas diarias.

"In this book, readers will learn about the fascinating stories behind fossils and how they are preserved. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how fossils form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found"--

En Ser Honesto, los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre todas las formas en que pueden practicar la veracidad.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to whale sharks. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-Provided by publisher"--