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Books by Rebecca Rissman
Amazing Animal Architects
Animals are busy being amazing architects every day! Learn about some unique animals, the structures they build and where you can find them.
Putting the Planet First: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
All sorts of things can be recycled, and turned into something new. Did you know recycled drinks cans can be used to make cars, for example, or that old drinks bottles can be turned into fleece for jackets and coats?! In Putting the Planet First: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, discover how people around the world are working all the time to find new ways to re-use and recycle materials, and reduce waste. Learn too, what you can do to help the environment, and about small changes you can make that will have a real impact. It's a fascinating introduction to the positive changes people are making to try and live more sustainably, and will inspire children to think creatively about how they can put the planet first!
Fashion Guru Facts and Figures About Couture, Catwalks and Cutting-Edge Trends
What have been the hottest trends in clothing over the last 50 years? How much does the average pair of shoes cost? What is the most popular fabric colour in your part of the world? Find the answers to these and many more questions and find your own fashion sense!
Top Sports Tips Pack A of 4
The feeling you get when you play the sport you love is unlike any other. And when you excel at that sport? Nothing compares! Books in this series will give you all the information and tips you need to compete in whatever sport you choose.
Top Basketball Tips
Swish! Every basketball player dreams of the perfect shot. Look inside to learn mechanics and tips to take your game to the next level.
Daring Teamwork
Have you ever been a member of a team? You may think teamwork is all fun and games, but it can be daring and even dangerous. Some people depend on teamwork to remain safe while at work or completing a goal. Learn all about the importance of teamwork in daring situations at incredible heights and speeds, in the open sea, and while facing natural disasters.
Edmontosaurus and Other Duck-Billed Dinosaurs The Need-to-Know Facts
Edmontosaurus and other duckbilled dinosaurs had beaks and strong teeth to eat tough plants. Many of these plant-eaters could communicate with other dinosaurs using the crests on their heads. Find out more about the duckbilled dinosaurs that walked the earth millions of years ago.
Velociraptor and Other Raptors The Need-to-Know Facts
Raptors like Velocirpator were small, deadly dinosaurs. These carnivores and omnivores may have looked like birds, but they couldn't get off the ground. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these deadly hunters walked the earth. This book supports common core standards.
Brachiosaurus and Other Big Long-Necked Dinosaurs The Need-to-Know Facts
Long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus looked down on the earth from above the treetops. These mighty plant eaters had long tails, necks, and bodies. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these giants walked the earth. This book supports common core standards.
Top Sports Tips Pack A of 4
The feeling you get when you play the sport you love is unlike any other. And when you excel at that sport? Nothing compares! Books in this series will give you all the information and tips you need to compete in whatever sport you choose.
Top Basketball Tips
Swish! Every basketball player dreams of the perfect shot. Look inside to learn mechanics and tips to take your game to the next level.
Cat Shows Competing for Top Prize
Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in countries around the world. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.
Edmontosaurus and Other Duck-Billed Dinosaurs The Need-to-Know Facts
Edmontosaurus and other duckbilled dinosaurs had beaks and strong teeth to eat tough plants. Many of these plant-eaters could communicate with other dinosaurs using the crests on their heads. Find out more about the duckbilled dinosaurs that walked the earth millions of years ago.
Brachiosaurus and Other Big Long-Necked Dinosaurs The Need-to-Know Facts
Long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus looked down on the earth from above the treetops. These mighty plant eaters had long tails, necks, and bodies. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these giants walked the earth.
Velociraptor and Other Raptors The Need-to-Know Facts
Raptors like Velocirpator were small, deadly dinosaurs. These carnivores and omnivores may have looked like birds, but they couldn't get off the ground. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these deadly hunters walked the earth.
Cat Shows Competing for Top Prize
Some cat owners are content to have their cats lounge around the house. Others want their cats to steal the show! Cat shows both large and small are held every year in countries around the world. Go behind the scenes to find out how owners get their cats ready for shows and how the shows are organized and judged.
Night Safari Pack A of 6
This series takes readers on a journey through the night to discover nocturnal animals living in their own backyards at night. Each title will focus on a specific animal, showcasing its behaviour, habitat, and diet. Find out what these animals get up to while we are asleep!
Mice Nocturnal Explorers
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on mice, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Comparing Past and Present
Read Comparing Past and Present to learn how life has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical activities in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to School Comparing Past and Present
Read Going to School to learn how education has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical schools in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Cooking and Eating Comparing Past and Present
Read Cooking and Eating to learn how food preparation has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical cooking methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Playing with Friends Comparing Past and Present
Read Playing with Friends to learn how games, hobbies, and sports have changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical amusements in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Washing and Cleaning Comparing Past and Present
Read Washing and Cleaning to learn how cleaning has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical cleaning methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going on a Trip Comparing Past and Present
Read Going on a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to the Doctor Comparing Past and Present
Read Going to the Doctor to learn how medicine has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical hospitals in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
A Cat's Day
In the first half of this playful flip book, readers follow Lucy the Cat on her wild day through town. To read about Lucy's owner's perspective of the same day, flip the book over and start reading from the back!
Real Size Science Pack A of 4
This amazing series utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different science concepts. Instead of using words alone to explain a topic, this series conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Rocks and Soil
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different types of rocks and soil. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and composition of different types of rocks and soil, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Clothes
This book contains stunning photography of clothes from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about clothing and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.
Is It Living or Non-Living? Is It Living or Non-Living? Pack A of 5 Pack A
How can you tell if something is living or non-living? Children reading this series explore a variety of habitats while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Picture This! Picture This! Pack A of 3 Pack A
This pack contains stunning photography from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about the content and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the books can be used.
Living and Non-living in the Polar Regions
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the polar regions? Children reading this book explore a stunning polar habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as seals, fish, and icebergs. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Living and Non-living in the Grasslands
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the grasslands? Children reading this book explore a stunning grassland habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as prairie dogs, snakes, and rocks. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Animals
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different animals. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and size of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds, this book conveys information about scale and proportion with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Insects
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about insect body parts. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and function of wings, legs, antennae, and bodies, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Simple Machines
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about simple machines. Instead of explaining in words alone how machines look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs.Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Hedgehogs Nocturnal Foragers
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on hedgehogs, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Mice Nocturnal Explorers
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on mice, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Night Safari Pack A of 6
This series takes readers on a journey through the night to discover nocturnal animals living in their own backyards at night. Each title will focus on a specific animal, showcasing its behaviour, habitat, and diet. Find out what these animals get up to while we are asleep!
Badgers Nocturnal Diggers
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on badgers, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Barn Owls Nocturnal Hunters
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on barn owls, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Red Foxes Nocturnal Predators
This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on red foxes, showcasing their behaviour, habitat, diet and the things they get up to when we're asleep!
Seasons
This book contains stunning photography of seasons around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about seasons and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.
Parks
This book contains stunning photography of parks from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about parks and suggestions for discussion, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.
Living and Non-living in the Rainforest
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the rain forest? Children reading this book explore a stunning rain forest habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as trees, frogs, and rocks. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Living and Non-living in the Desert
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the desert? Children reading this book explore a stunning desert habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as rocks, cactuses, and lizards. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Living and Non-living in the Ocean
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the ocean? Children reading this book explore a stunning ocean habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as coral, fish, and seaweed. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Say What You See Pack A of 4
What do you see in the world around you? Can you say what you see? Books in this simple series take children on a tour of sights, sounds, and actions from around the globe.
Family
What do families do? What actions do you see? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of different families from around the world spending time together. Simple text and entertaining labels help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
Play
How do you play? What do you like to do? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of people from around the world playing sports, playing games, and just playing for fun! Simple text and entertaining labels help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
A Dog's Day
In this playful flip book, readers follow a dog on his wild day through town in the first half of the text. To read about the owner's perspective of the same day, flip the book over and start reading from the back!
Should Theo Say Thank You? Being Respectful
Should Theo say thank you? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common manners-related choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Eat
Is it time to eat? What actions do you see? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of foods and food preparation from around the world. Simple text and entertaining labels help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
What Would You Do? Pack A of 6
Books in this simple series guide readers through the decision-making process. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Animals
What animals can you see? What sounds do they make? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of animals from around the world. Simple text and entertaining labels of animal sounds help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
Should Henry Wear a Helmet? Staying Safe
Should Henry wear a helmet? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common safety-related choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Should Wendy Walk the Dog? Taking Care of Your Pets
Should Wendy walk the dog? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common pet-related choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Should Billy Brush His Teeth? Taking Care of Yourself
Should Billy brush his teeth? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Should Bella Go to Bed? Staying Healthy
Should Bella go to bed? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common health-related choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Should Charlotte Share? Being a Good Friend
Should Charlotte share? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue.
Comparing Past and Present
Read Comparing Past and Present to learn how life has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical activities in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to School Comparing Past and Present
Read Going to School to learn how education has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical schools in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Playing with Friends Comparing Past and Present
Read Playing with Friends to learn how games, hobbies, and sports have changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical amusements in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going on a Trip Comparing Past and Present
Read Going on a Trip to learn how travel has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical travel methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Cooking and Eating Comparing Past and Present
Read Cooking and Eating to learn how food preparation has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical cooking methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to the Doctor Comparing Past and Present
Read Going to the Doctor to learn how medicine has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical hospitals in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Washing and Cleaning Comparing Past and Present
Read Washing and Cleaning to learn how cleaning has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical cleaning methods in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Living and Non-living in the Grasslands
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the grasslands? Children reading this book explore a stunning grassland habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as prairie dogs, snakes, and rocks. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Living and Non-living in the Ocean
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the ocean? Children reading this book explore a stunning ocean habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as coral, fish, and seaweed. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Living and Non-living in the Polar Regions
How can you tell if something is living or non-living in the polar regions? Children reading this book explore a stunning polar habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as seals, fish, and icebergs. Headers in the form of questions help guide the reader as they learn the properties of living and non-living things.
Materials
This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different materials. Instead of explaining in words alone how materials look and function, this book conveys information about scale, proportion, and use with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, levelled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary.
Counting in the Sea
Learn to count to 10 with this fun, interactive book! Each page features one or more numbers, and then asks the reader to search an oceanic image to find that number of objects. The clear, engaging images and use of both written and numeric figures help readers become confident counters.
Counting at the Park
Learn to count to 10 with this fun, interactive book! Each page features one or more numbers, and then asks the reader to search an image of a park to find that number of objects. The clear, engaging images and use of both written and numeric figures help readers become confident counters.
Creepy Crawlies Pack A of 3
Books in this series use simple rhymes and engaging imagery to teach readers all about their favourite creepy crawlies.
Centipedes
Legs, legs, and even more legs! What could it possibly be? A long, thin body with legs galore? Why, it must be a centipede! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about centipedes.
Caterpillars
Have you ever seen a caterpillar? They're usually looking for something to eat! They love to eat anything green, but leaves are their favourite treat. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about caterpillars.
Everyday Alphabet Pack A of 3
Each book in this series presents the alphabet from A to Z using words connected with familiar subjects that are part of young children's everyday lives. Each page presents a new letter of the alphabet alongside a word beginning with that letter. Each photo is also accompanied by a caption providing a fun or interesting fact. A design feature showing the whole alphabet with the relevant letter highlighted runs throughout each book, allowing the reader to see the whole alphabet at once and get a sense of where each letter sits in relation to the letters around it.
ABC at the Park
Each book in this series presents the alphabet from A to Z using words connected with familiar subjects that are part of young children's everyday lives. This book looks at the park, and each page presents a new letter of the alphabet alongside a park-related word beginning with that letter. Each photo is also accompanied by a caption providing a fun or interesting park fact. A design feature showing the whole alphabet with the relevant letter highlighted runs throughout the book, allowing the reader to see the whole alphabet at once and get a sense of where each letter sits in relation to the letters around it.
Beetles
Do you see that insect, crawling on the ground? It's a beetle! It's shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.
Play
How do you play? What do you like to do? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of people from around the world playing sports, playing games, and just playing for fun! Simple text and entertaining labels help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
Family
What do families do? What actions do you see? This beautiful picture book will delight readers with vibrant photos of different families from around the world spending time together. Simple text and entertaining labels help boost reader vocabulary, and keep children laughing!
A World of Field Trips Pack A of 5
This series teaches readers what field trips are, how they should behave on field trips, and how field trips around the world can be different.
Going to a Museum
This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a museum.
Going to a Stadium
This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a stadium.
Going to a Park
This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a park.
Going to a Concert
This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a concert.
Going to a Farm
This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a farm.
What Is a Family?
This series introduces readers to what families are, how each family is different, and how family members are related.
Creepy Crawlies Pack A of 4
Books in this series use simple rhymes and engaging imagery to teach readers all about their favourite creepy crawlies.
Bees
Do you hear that sound? Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! It's a bee! Covered in black and yellow fuzz! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about bees.
Beetles
Do you see that insect, crawling on the ground? It's a beetle! It's shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.
Centipedes
Legs, legs, and even more legs! What could it possibly be? A long, thin body with legs galore? Why, it must be a centipede! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about centipedes.
Ants
Let's search for creepy crawlies. Look under that plant. What's that crawling by? It's a little ant! This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about ants.
Creepy Crawlies Pack B of 5
Books in this series use simple rhymes and engaging imagery to teach readers all about their favourite creepy crawlies.
Families Pack A of 7
This series teaches readers that all families are different. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.
Grandparents
This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include grandparents. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.
Foster Parents
This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include foster parents.
Cousins
This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include cousins. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.
Brothers and Sisters
This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include brothers and sisters. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.
Aunts and Uncles
This title teaches readers that all families are different, and that some families include uncles and aunts. A family tree shows readers how people in families are related to each other.
Using Your Senses
Introduce readers to the five senses through these colorful titles. Each book focuses on one sense and the associated sensory organs. Bright and clear photographs show readers a variety of sensation, and simple graphics illustrate how the sensory organs function.
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