Tammy Gagne

Contemporary biography of Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox star second baseman. Robbie Reader Contemporary Biographies are up-to-date, well written, and colorful. Series titles include people in the news from sports, entertainment, movies, and music. Students read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and read on-level text with purpose and understanding. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific...

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the nation and the heroes who brought it about. But many popular stories about the American Revolution have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the American Revolution dives into the myths about the war fought between the patriots and the redcoats and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers...

"This title will introduce readers to tundra ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known tundras and their unique characteristics." --

"The Ebola virus was discovered in Africa in the 1970s. Since then, it has caused several . . . outbreaks. In some of them, more than half of the infected people died. [This book] explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated"--Google Books.

Presents the story of Greek mythology's Aphrodite, including her role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire, and her continued influence through popular culture today.

"Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of zebras. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike." --

"An introduction to Death Valley National Park."--

Brazilian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Brazil with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Brazilian regions current cultures. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and covers a variety of Brazilian regions including: northern Brazil,...

Hermit crabs are mysterious and interesting - it's fun to watch them eat, burrow, and even play. Your hermit crab will need your attention and care. Are you ready for a pet hermit crab? Learn how to care for and respect your hermit crab to keep it healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.

Caribbean Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the cultures of the Caribbean with an emphasis on current cultures of the major regional countries. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Caribbean region s current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and contains the Caribbean region s languages, foods, music/dance, colonial...