Helen Plum Library

Roam the frozen tundra with the polar bear! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the polar bear's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the polar bear's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers...

Randa Abdel-Fattah's new novel about about finding your place in life . . . and learning to accept yourself and your culture."At school I'm Aussie-blonde Jamie -- one of the crowd. At home I'm Muslim Jamilah -- driven mad by my Stone Age dad. I should win an Oscar for my acting skills. But I can't keep it up for much longer..."Jamie just wants to fit in. She doesn't want to be seen as a stereotypical Muslim girl, so she does everything possible to...

"Engaging images accompany information about Italy. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Weather is always changing. Observing local weather can help you understand the seasons and climate in your area. Join kids in one classroom as they track daily weather patterns. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with l. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available....

Get ready to gaze at giraffes, look at leopards, and behold buffaloes. But, this is no trip to the zoo. It is safari time! Join Sam and her family as they travel to Kruger National Park in South Africa. Help Sam keep an eye out for elephants, and keep track of the sights with repeated addition. This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining problem solving and real-world connections to help students explore math in a...

Pets are an important part of the family. So when they get sick or hurt, we rely on the skill and compassion of veterinarians. This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding--but rewarding--world of animal doctors. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section,...

"Engaging images accompany information about Ireland. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Kenya. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher "Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles march across the Kenyan savanna while lions lazily nap through the heat of the day. The nations wildlife shares the land with the majority of Kenyas many tribes and other ethnic groups. Celebrate the life and beauty of Kenya through...

Thank-you, and come again! Restaurant owners have some big responsibilities--it's hard to keep customers happy and to make sure that each employee is treated fairly. Exciting photographs and informative text take kids behind the scenes of restaurant management and introduce them to the hard work involved in running a business. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...

What country has beaches, volcanoes, and glaciers? NEW ZEALAND! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.