Series Made Simple
Books about animals remain extremely popular for younger students. The titles reviewed here are perfect for casual readers and many are great for research.
The audience for these offerings will be reeled in by the subject matter and enticed to learn more.
This fall’s batch of animal books leans toward younger readers, and several sets include features to support Common Core learning.
There is something here to provide help and hope for almost everyone, from early elementary to high school.
These series cover a variety of topics, from politics to holidays to Internet safety to tattoos. A common thread in all of the books is the theme of community.
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a common question educators pose to children.
College students are flocking to finance, engineering, computer science, and other “practical” majors, leaving humanities classrooms with empty seats. Kindergartners are being equipped with iPads to promote their technology literacy.
Biographies are effective for disseminating information, making Common Core connections, and holding the attention of young readers–but only if the format is accessible, the perspective fresh, and the writing straightforward and engaging.
In these books, educators will find solid choices to support some aspect of the Common Core State Standards. Most of the publishers have made a noticeable effort to address the standards and relate math to everyday experiences, giving readers connections that help them engage with the texts.
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