Reviews
Troy Polamalu
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Yummy Tummy Recipes
Nutrition, creativity, and smart decisions are emphasized in the 12 to 14 kid-friendly recipes in each volume. A readable, consistent layout helps students develop their skills in decoding procedural writing, while brightly colored patterned backgrounds and interesting facts (e.g.,… View →
Peyton Manning
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
The Work of Heroes
Each volume opens with an attention-grabbing scenario in which a first responder intervenes to save lives. The ensuing chapters about the responsibilities of the featured jobs are interspersed with examples of other dedicated first responders and recent current events. Most memorably,… View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Big Dogs Rule
To pull readers in, each title begins with the story of an individual dog helping humans. The rest of the chapters cover the history of the breed, physical characteristics, temperament, and training. Maps show the dogs’ various places of origin. “At a Glance” fact pages View →
Peyton Manning
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Troy Polamalu
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Yummy Tummy Recipes
Nutrition, creativity, and smart decisions are emphasized in the 12 to 14 kid-friendly recipes in each volume. A readable, consistent layout helps students develop their skills in decoding procedural writing, while brightly colored patterned backgrounds and interesting facts (e.g.,… View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Way Cool Drinks
This nifty title opens with a comprehensive “getting started” page, including tips, safety reminders (Don’t put your hand in the blender, kids!), and a list of tools. Parents are encouraged to handle the chopping and cutting; however, this entry in the Yummy Tummy… View →
Fast Rides
Sandler provides a brief overview of different types of vehicles from the racing world. Each book includes information about several styles of vehicles within the title category; some volumes also touch on history, statistical information, and principal personalities involved in the… View →