Enhance your grade 1 - 3 science curriculum with this timesaving collection of unit ideas from The Mailbox magazine. You'll find background information plus helpful ideas for hands on experiments, literature links, critical thinking activities, independent and small group activities, and...  more

Enhance your grade 1 - 3 science curriculum with this timesaving collection of unit ideas from The Mailbox magazine. You'll find background information plus helpful ideas for hands on experiments, literature links, critical thinking activities, independent and small group activities, and more. Make science more fun for students with creative ideas from The Mailbox!

The Mailbox Superbook Grade 1 is your complete resource to reinforce and enhance your first-grade curriculum for an entire year of success. From management tips to arts-and-crafts ideas and lessons that reinforce basic skills

Jack and Annie find themselves whisked away to ancient Egypt, where they come face to face with a dead queen -- and her 1,000-year-old mummy! Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet...  more

Jack and Annie find themselves whisked away to ancient Egypt, where they come face to face with a dead queen -- and her 1,000-year-old mummy! Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?

No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells Jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will she get herself -- and...  more

No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells Jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will she get herself -- and Jack -- into Olympic size trouble?

In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father.

How long did it take to build the Titanic? Why did it sink? What was it like to be a passenger? What happened to the people who survived? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Titanic, Jack and Annie?s very own guide to the ship and its story....  more

How long did it take to build the Titanic? Why did it sink? What was it like to be a passenger? What happened to the people who survived? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Titanic, Jack and Annie?s very own guide to the ship and its story. Includes information on the people who sailed on the Titanic, life on board the ship, the search for the sunken remains, Titanic artifacts today, and much more!

How were pyramids built? Why did people make mummies? What magic charms were buried with mummies? Who discovered King Tut's tomb? Unwrap the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide #3: Mummies and Pyramids, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets...  more

How were pyramids built? Why did people make mummies? What magic charms were buried with mummies? Who discovered King Tut's tomb? Unwrap the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide #3: Mummies and Pyramids, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets of ancient Egypt. Includes information on hieroglyphics, how mummies were made, tomb treasures and robbers, Egyptian gods and goddesses, and much more!

What is the strangest plant in the rain forest? Which rain forest animal is the creepiest? What medicines have been discovered there? How can we save our rain forests? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Rain Forests, Jack and Annie's very...  more

What is the strangest plant in the rain forest? Which rain forest animal is the creepiest? What medicines have been discovered there? How can we save our rain forests? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Rain Forests, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the mysteries of the rain forest. Includes information on rain forests around the world; fun facts about rain-forest bugs, birds, plants, and animals; maps and photographs; and much more!

Mr. Popper is a house painter who lives in a small American town with his wife and two children. It has always been Mr. Popper's dream to travel to Antarctica and see real live penguins, so when he hears that an explorer named Admiral Drake is going on an Antarctic expedition, Mr. Popper...  more

Mr. Popper is a house painter who lives in a small American town with his wife and two children. It has always been Mr. Popper's dream to travel to Antarctica and see real live penguins, so when he hears that an explorer named Admiral Drake is going on an Antarctic expedition, Mr. Popper writes him a letter. Admiral Drake responds by sending Mr. Popper his very own penguin. As the story progresses, Mr. Popper soon has a family of 10 penguins. What will he do with these unusual pets? Go into show business, of course! Illustrated with b&w drawings. * 1939 Newbery Honor Book

Air, Sun, and Water: How Weather Works

Following the successful model of Me on the Map, Sweeney demystifies an abstract concept by presenting it from a child's point of view. In Me and My Family Tree, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are...  more

Following the successful model of Me on the Map, Sweeney demystifies an abstract concept by presenting it from a child's point of view. In Me and My Family Tree, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are related to each other and to her. Clear, colorful, detailed artwork and a fill-in family tree in the back help make the parts of the family -- from siblings to grandparents to cousins -- understandable to very young readers. 

Now in paperback! A super-simple introduction to the human body from the author and illustrator of Me on the Map.What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that you eat go?Me and My Amazing Body can show you! From your head to your toes and...  more

Now in paperback! A super-simple introduction to the human body from the author and illustrator of Me on the Map.What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that you eat go?Me and My Amazing Body can show you! From your head to your toes and everything in between, this playful introduction to anatomy explains all the important parts of your body. Easy to read and easy to understand, Me and My Amazing Body helps children appreciate everything their amazing bodies can do.

How do you learn what the world is like? Through your five senses! Each sound and taste, each smell, sight, and touch helps you to discover something new. So find out more about your senses-what they are and what you can learn through them about the exciting world.The world awaits!

What kind of ship was the Mayflower? How did the Pilgrims feel when they saw land? What was the first building in Plymouth? In lively question-and-answer style, this fact-filled book answers all sorts of questions about the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower and their first year in...  more

What kind of ship was the Mayflower? How did the Pilgrims feel when they saw land? What was the first building in Plymouth? In lively question-and-answer style, this fact-filled book answers all sorts of questions about the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower and their first year in America. Boys and girls will find out why the Pilgrims left England to live in America, what they took with them on board the Mayflower, and the hardships they endured. They'll learn what the Mayflower Compact was, how the Pilgrims made a peace treaty with the Indians, and how these brave settlers managed to survive in their new land. Ms McGovern has carefully researched the Pilgrims' journey and their first year in America. Her portrayal is full of fascinating detail about their everyday life. Young readers will be intrigued to discover that Pilgrim boys and girls slept on corn husk mattresses they made themselves, and that most of the houses had only one chair -- which was reserved for the man of the house! The humorous, true-to-life illustrations serve as effective complements to the informative, fun-to-read text.

A young girl discovers a new world high in the Alps in this adaptation of Johanna Spyri's timeless tale. Heidi loves her carefree life on a Swiss mountain farm with her grandfather. But then she has to go to live in the big city. This Dorling Kindersley Classic Reader combines evocative...  more

A young girl discovers a new world high in the Alps in this adaptation of Johanna Spyri's timeless tale. Heidi loves her carefree life on a Swiss mountain farm with her grandfather. But then she has to go to live in the big city. This Dorling Kindersley Classic Reader combines evocative illustrations and stunning photographs with one of the greatest stories of children's literature, adapted and retold for today's young people. This delightful book will capture and hold children's interest while developing their reading skills and deepening their appreciation of this timeless tale. Heidi loves her carefree life on a Swiss mountain farm with her grandfather. But then she has to go live in the big city. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Henry Huggins can't wait until he turns eleven years old, so he can have a paper route like his friend Scooter McCarthy. Henry wants to prove to the route manager that he is responsible enough to handle the job right now. First he thinks of giving away free kittens with newspaper...  more

Henry Huggins can't wait until he turns eleven years old, so he can have a paper route like his friend Scooter McCarthy. Henry wants to prove to the route manager that he is responsible enough to handle the job right now. First he thinks of giving away free kittens with newspaper subscriptions, and then his advertising scheme helps his class win the newspaper drive. But he still doesn't have a paper route. Will Ramona Quimby, making a real pest of herself, help Henry get the job he wants so much?

Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six...  more

Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue... until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.

Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure...  more

Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions. Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pne du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell a story that has no age limit." -- The Horn Book

1973 Newbery Honor Book. The inseparable Frog and Toad are introduced to readers through five wonderfully silly adventures. Like an innocent Laurel and Hardy, the two amphibians show the true meaning of friendship - Toad tells stories to Frog when Frog is sick, Frog helps search for Toad's...  more

1973 Newbery Honor Book. The inseparable Frog and Toad are introduced to readers through five wonderfully silly adventures. Like an innocent Laurel and Hardy, the two amphibians show the true meaning of friendship - Toad tells stories to Frog when Frog is sick, Frog helps search for Toad's lost button, and Frog writes a letter to Toad because he never receives any mail. These marvelous tales touch both the heart and the funny bone. Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery. An "I Can Read" Book from a Caldecott Winning author.

The best of friends From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be.

Welcome to Owl's cozy home. Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home. The guest...  more

Welcome to Owl's cozy home. Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home. The guest -- Strange bumps -- Tear-water tea -- Upstairs and downstairs -- Owl and the moon.

Seven mouse boys lie awake one night... And they ask their Papa to tell them a story. Papa does better than that -- he tells them seven stories, one for each boy.

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy...  more

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy reading about this fun and little-known slice of American history.

For hands-on activities involving mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that connect science with real life, choose Animals with Backbones. This book, designed with good science and easy teaching in mind, covers these concepts:animals with backbones are called vertebratesvertebrates are...  more

For hands-on activities involving mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that connect science with real life, choose Animals with Backbones. This book, designed with good science and easy teaching in mind, covers these concepts:animals with backbones are called vertebratesvertebrates are classified by their body characteristicsvertebrates change as they growvertebrates have developed different ways of finding foodvertebrate movements are adapted to the animal's needsvertebrates have developed many forms of self-defensesome vertebrates build homesActivities help children practice skills in: observation, analysis, communication, making comparisons, prediction, critical thinking, and recording. Areas of study address major themes such as: change, structure, function, diversity, and cause and effect.Samples of the hands-on learning experiences:animal defenses riddle bookbuild a home for an imaginary animalexamine fish and chicken bonesraise tadpolesmake plaster of Paris impressions of animal footprintsContains many reproducible, ready-to-go resources, such as record sheets, logbook forms, minibooks, and picture cards. Illustrated throughout with fun, yet accurate animal line art. All 80 pages perforated for easy removal.

Story Starters for Many Holidays; Topic ideas for writing

Here's an effective supplement to any primary science curriculum. Students will use this book to learn about the life cycles of birds, amphibians, and insects. Topics include: frogs, frog and toad, butterfly, chicken, bird beaks, bird feet, animal hunt, and more. Lessons involve identification,...  more

Here's an effective supplement to any primary science curriculum. Students will use this book to learn about the life cycles of birds, amphibians, and insects. Topics include: frogs, frog and toad, butterfly, chicken, bird beaks, bird feet, animal hunt, and more. Lessons involve identification, matching, solving riddles or puzzles, and coloring. Also includes six activity cards suitable for science center activities. Activities include: What's inside an egg?, mealworm beetles, take a bird walk, tadpole to frog, caterpillar to butterfly, and make an animal book. Clear, step-by-step instructions provided.Simple, accurate line art illustrations throughout. Features two-sided, full-color pull-out poster about Life Cycles on one side and Characteristics (birds, insects, amphibians) on the other. All 16 pages perforated for easy removal.

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Easy patterns and projects reinforce essential emergent reading, writing and math skills. All reproducible. PreK-2 48 pages

625 Thought-Provoking Writing Prompts Linked to Every Day of the School YearWriting time is topical and fun with this huge collection of instant prompts correlated with the calendar ‹two for each day of the school year. Topics include historical happenings, famous folks, inventions,...  more

625 Thought-Provoking Writing Prompts Linked to Every Day of the School YearWriting time is topical and fun with this huge collection of instant prompts correlated with the calendar ‹two for each day of the school year. Topics include historical happenings, famous folks, inventions, world-wide holidays, funny factoids, and so much more.

From the Usborne-Internet-linked series of children's encyclopedias.

This book begins with the remarkable adventures of travelers in ancient times, then looks at the fascinating exploits of medieval explorers like Marco Polo. The book goes on to describe the brave voyages of discovery of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and how they changed the way people...  more

This book begins with the remarkable adventures of travelers in ancient times, then looks at the fascinating exploits of medieval explorers like Marco Polo. The book goes on to describe the brave voyages of discovery of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and how they changed the way people viewed the world. As well as discussing in detail the lives and careers of the most famous explorers, it looks at the activities of lesser-known figures. Dramatic accounts of intrepid polar explorers, mountaineers and astronauts bring the book up-to-date.

What do bears eat? Where do they live? Can they swim? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating world of bears.

Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world, here bees and honey making, with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them. They contain safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

A simple, illustrated description of medieval knights and how they lived and fought. Goes into aspects of the daily lives of knights, including their training, armor, battles, and historical circumstances, and includes examples of famous knights from history and legend. What happens at a...  more

A simple, illustrated description of medieval knights and how they lived and fought. Goes into aspects of the daily lives of knights, including their training, armor, battles, and historical circumstances, and includes examples of famous knights from history and legend. What happens at a medieval tournament? What types of weapons did knights use? Find the answers and lots more in this exciting beginning reader. Charge! -- Different knights -- In training -- Becoming a knight -- What to wear -- Into battle -- Attacking a castle -- At a joust -- Castle life -- Knights at home -- Hunting -- Fighting abroad -- Famous knights -- King Arthur -- Glossary of knight words -- Websites to visit -- Index  

Discover science in action, specially chosen activities, clearly written text, helpful descriptions and explanations.

Native Americans Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Annie and the Old Ones, The Desert Is Theirs, The Gift of the Sacred Dog. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative...  more

Native Americans Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Annie and the Old Ones, The Desert Is Theirs, The Gift of the Sacred Dog. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Jungle Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; A Story, A Story. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom,...  more

Jungle Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; A Story, A Story. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Sea Animals Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: The Whale's Song, Animals of Sea and Shore. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a...  more

Sea Animals Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: The Whale's Song, Animals of Sea and Shore. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Dinoaurs Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Digging Up Dinosaurs, The Magic School Bus¨ In the Time of the Dinosaurs. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative...  more

Dinoaurs Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Digging Up Dinosaurs, The Magic School Bus¨ In the Time of the Dinosaurs. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Grandparents provides lesson plans and cross-curricular activities based on the following pieces of literature: Tanya's Reunion, Grandfather's Lovesong. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative...  more

Grandparents provides lesson plans and cross-curricular activities based on the following pieces of literature: Tanya's Reunion, Grandfather's Lovesong. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

No more asking, "How do I start?" This series ignites your kids' writing skills with handy reproducibles that feature an engaging prompt, a graphic organizer to plan their writing, and a writing task. Prompt, Plan, Write! will become your students' favorite way to practice and improve their...  more

No more asking, "How do I start?" This series ignites your kids' writing skills with handy reproducibles that feature an engaging prompt, a graphic organizer to plan their writing, and a writing task. Prompt, Plan, Write! will become your students' favorite way to practice and improve their writing skills! 80 pages.

Includes: Reproducible Spelling Lists Context Sentences for All Spelling Words Spelling Power Practice Answer Key for Spelling Power Practice

Complete, Thematic, Cross-CurricularEverything you need for your language arts curriculum. Thematic, classroom-tested ideas; literature-based activities, projects, science experiments, hands-on math games, learning centers, poems, reproducible patterns, book lists, and more.