CCSS Text Exemplar What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . . or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word "museum" comes from and what unusual items (unicorn horns? mermaids?) some early museums placed on view. Jan Mark's humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums' multifaceted history, while Richard Holland's eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums -- and the many artifacts lovingly stored there -- on display in a whole new light.

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Why do we need to whisper in the library, raise a hand in class, or eat with our mouths closed? Early readers will have fun learning the "hows" and "whys" of being polite and courteous through these colorfully illustrated, engaging texts.

Students explore and understand the meaning of family relationships. Great books for prompting value-oriented discussions on caring, sharing, and loving.

Celebrate the diverse family groups that make up our world! Positive, clear text helps emergent readers understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share.

Help children learn to recognize different emotions and the facial expressions and body language that go with them. Large, diverse photos illustrate kid friendly situations and feelings. A must have for ELL students and kids with special needs.

Give kids the confidence of knowing how to stay safe. Easy-to-follow safety rules and nonthreatening text ease the fears and confusion that can arise from everyday situations.

Police officers keep us safe. Learn about a police officer's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Teachers help explain the world around us. Learn about a teacher's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Construction workers build our homes, businesses, and stores. Learn about a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Farmers grow the food we eat. Learn about a farmer's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Every community needs people to help others stay well, stay safe, and learn. These helpers make our communities healthy and happy places to live. Discover what each helper does through simple text and attractive photos.

This series offers a perfect introduction to federal, state, and local governments. Through clear, concise text, each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government. Books include vivid photographs, maps and charts.

Have you ever wondered how American Indians lived long ago? Take a fascinating journey back in time to look at traditional American Indian homes. Learn how American Indians built and used various types of dwellings, including igloos, tepees, longhouses, and more. Maps, fact boxes, and callout definitions enhance the main text. Meets Social Studies standards.

Come visit the Golden State! Learn about California's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 31st state.

Take a trip to the Sunshine State! Learn about Florida's history, weather, geography, people, and more in this book that's all about our 27th state.

Take a trip through the Peach State! Learn about Georgia's history, weather, geography, people, and more in this book that's all about our fourth state.

Take a trip through the Prairie State! Learn about Illinois's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book all about our 21st state.

Take a trip through the Pelican State! Learn about Louisiana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 18th state.

Take a trip through the Show-Me State! Learn about Missouri's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 24th state.

Take a trip to the Empire State! Learn about New York's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 11th state.

Welcome to the Tar Heel State! Learn about North Carolina's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 12th state.

Visit the Buckeye State! Learn about Ohio's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 17th state.

Visit the Volunteer State! Learn about Tennessee's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 16th state.