Mark Weakland

"Have you ever wondered what famous American inventor and businessman Thomas Edision was like as a child? From being chased by a ram to feeding a girl worms, Thomas was a curious and creative child. Take a look at the path his childhood took, and see how he grew up to become a successful and famous man" -- Page [4] cover.

"Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you kjnow what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. Her strength and determination played an important part in her life and in her ability to achieve greatness as a U.S. Olympic track-and-field star" --

Astronaut Neil Armstrong couldn't be held down by Earth's gravity. As the first person to step foot on the moon, Neil took the US space program to new heights. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobs-cutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanes-and plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents' basement! This playful story shows young readers that not even the sky is the limit for their own dreams.

Introduces the concepts of floating and sinking by following a fictional captain on the high seas who wonders why his boat floats and his treasure sinks.

Explains to young readers the different states of matter and how they interact.

The science of reading meets the art of teaching readers Do you have the knowledge and instructional ability to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who shown signs of reading difficulties? It is a tall order and one that challenges many primary grade teachers. How to Prevent Reading Difficulties, Grades PreK-3 builds on decades of evidence and years of experience to help teachers understand and apply the science reading...

"Popular cartoon character Yogi Bear introduces young readers to different types of insects and how they impact our environment" --

"How do I get to school? While lots of students hop on a bus, on my way to school explores some alternative methods used by kids around the world, including subways, bikes, and boats. it's a transportation treat for young readers, narrated in 1st-person by a fellow student and accompanied by bright, full-color illustrations that embrace diversity" --

"How do I find my way around school? This Is My School gives young readers the grand tour through all the rooms and special areas that make up an elementary-school building. Featuring playful illustrations that embrace diversity, and led by a 1st-person student narrator, the tour takes kids to the front office, the library, the gym, the nurse's office, and other rooms"--

"Popular cartoon character Yogi Bear introduces young readers to different types of plants at Jellystone, how they grow, and how they impact our environment" --