Mary Hoffman

This collection of stories contains a multicultural thread which runs through all the pages bind the stories intimately together, providing the reader with a seamless experience. The tone and style flows continuously from story to story, which allows the reader to experience the collection not as four isolated moments of multiculturalism, but rather as a culmination of an entire world struggling to understand, tolerate, and accept the various cultural...

"Think of the future. Can you imagine our planet as beautiful as it used to be? You could be the one to help make it beautiful again, with the things you do and the ideas you have. Your planet needs YOU!" From a simple introduction to our home in Space, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the rainforests and the oceans; they stress the need to look after our planet and show how some of the things we take...

Feeling inferior to her talented twin brother, teenaged Isabel is transported to a parallel world that resembles the Italian Renaissance city-state of Ravenna, where she tries to save the city from attack by the fierce Gate people.

Presents every stage of human life, from birth to becoming an adult, from work to relationships, homes and jobs, to aging illness and death.

What does it mean to be a good citizen? It means being helpful and following the rules. Readers discover that they can do their part to make their communities better one small action at a time. Colorful photographs show kids being the best citizens they can be at school, at home, and with their friends.

This tale follows Molly as she follows certain steps in the kitchen to create a great milkshake. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.

Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century

Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century. This simple biography will serve an inspiring experience to budding musicians and musical enthusiasts.

Elbert the Elf loves to travel to different places. On his adventure, he uses different modes of transpiration including an airplane, camel, raft, and spaceship.

The class is out for a Nature walk, and Mr. James leads the way. Soon a great mystery emerges, readers follow along to solve it. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.