![D Is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/d-is-for-democracy.jpg?itok=ryZBnAeS)
An A-Z trip through our government’s structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, D is for Democracy details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style.
D Is for Democracy: A Citizen’s Alphabet
![Berry Song](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/berry-song.jpg?itok=dqicYgva)
A grandmother introduces her granddaughter to indigenous traditions while berry-picking: they sing to not only alert bear of their presence but to thank the land for its gifts. Rhythmic language and lush illustrations are hallmarks of this first book written and illustrated by the Caldecott Medalist and Tlingit illustrator Michaela Goade (We Are Water Protectors (opens in a new window)).
Berry Song
![Still This Love Goes On](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/still-this-love-goes-on.png?itok=IqHeEOjb)
See the world through the eyes of a child in evocative illustrations by a Cree-Métis artist who brings new meaning and joy to Cree singer/songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie’s lyrics. Indigenous traditions echo throughout the seasons and goings-on, but always return to those we care most about, because “still, this love goes on.”
Still This Love Goes On
![Josie Dances](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/josie-dances.jpeg?itok=QnW48OTi)
Josie dreams of dancing at next summer’s powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. In this Ojibwe girl’s coming-of-age story, the Native author highlights her own daughter’s experience at powwow.
Josie Dances
![She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/wilma-mankiller.jpg?itok=wkApaOtN)
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller
![The Star That Always Stays](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/star-that-always-stays.jpeg?itok=W2qGdouO)
When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe. This tender coming-of-age story thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as everygirl problems like first crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often funny, often heartbreaking, the story is directly inspired by the author’s family history.
The Star That Always Stays
![Finding My Dance](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/finding-my-dance.jpeg?itok=2X2mqb72)
Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles — tap, jazz, ballet — but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up.
Finding My Dance
![Sharice’s Big Voice](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/sharice-s-big-voice.jpeg?itok=bAIRko3q)
A picture book autobiography that tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people.
Sharice’s Big Voice
![Structured Literacy Interventions Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/structured-literacy-interventions.png?itok=WMWaZMvG)
Comprehensive and evidence-based, Structured Literacy (SL) approaches place a high value on explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction. This book brings together leading experts on key components of literacy to help K–6 teachers design and target SL interventions for particular student profiles. Chapters identify effective features of instruction for supporting phonological awareness, basic and multisyllabic word decoding, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary, oral and reading comprehension, and written expression, especially for at-risk readers and those with disabilities.
Structured Literacy Interventions Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6
![The Reading Comprehension Blueprint](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/reading-comprehension-blueprint.png?itok=mWEQ25-d)
This book offers teachers a complete framework for organizing instruction, aligned with the language comprehension strands of Scarborough’s Reading Rope. In-depth chapters are devoted to each facet of reading comprehension, including vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference. Educators will also find practical guidance and tools for planning their units and lessons, adapting to the needs of individual students, and assessing student progress.
The Reading Comprehension Blueprint
![Reading Fluency](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/reading-fluency.jpg?itok=MJBbfEQO)
An accessible resource to help teachers understand the complex, essential, and often misunderstood skill of reading fluency. The book defines the complex skill of reading fluency, presents an overview of current research, offers practical guidance for assessing and developing students fluency, and includes specific skill-development activities In the companion Professional Learning Guide for Leaders, classroom teachers, specialists, and instructional leaders can go deeper into professional study using the tools provided.
Reading Fluency
![Spelling for Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/spelling-for-life.png?itok=JH74XXuO)
There is a myth that English spelling is unnecessarily complex. It is spread by those who don’t understand the writing system. Using a synthesis of theory, research, and teaching experience, the fascinating nature of English spelling is systematically teased out. The examples and exercises offer an encouraging, accessible way to implement the program of study and strive to reveal the beauty of spelling. Aided by example lessons, formative assessments and unique tools, this highly acclaimed overview of spelling succeed in developing theory and practice in the writing system for teacher and student alike.
Spelling for Life
![Reading for Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/reading-for-life.png?itok=XgNSrBcY)
This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques. It helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policymakers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high-quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.
Reading for Life
![The Writing Rope](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/the-writing-rope.png?itok=iR8WQX7K)
Learn about the five fundamentals of a comprehensive writing curriculum: critical thinking, syntax (sentences), text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting). Teachers of Grades 4-8 will get crystal-clear guidelines that demystify the process of helping students learn to write and write to learn across academic content areas. And with dozens of included templates, handouts, and other resources — available for download online — teachers will have all the tools they need to design and deliver explicit, high-quality writing instruction.
The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects
![Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills in Students of All Ages](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/writing-matters.png?itok=MlFTWv8N)
This teacher’s manual includes research-based lesson design, alignment with the Common Core, sequence of skills for instruction, techniques for one-to-one and classroom instruction, and model dialogues. Each unit Includes an overview of general information for the teacher, clarification of points teachers sometimes confuse, steps for initial instruction and subsequent lessons, and sample activities and assignments.
Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills in Students of All Ages
![Festival of Colors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/festival-of-colors.jpeg?itok=jTJRSKXT)
Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this vibrant picture book. Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
Festival of Colors
![Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/rama-and-demon-king.jpg?itok=_FR-BwqB)
This retelling of a Hindu story from The Ramayana is the three thousand year-old tale of Rama, who rescues his wife, Sita, from the Demon King. The vibrant illustrations, based on the ancient tradition of shadow-puppetry, express the exuberance of a tale which is still very much alive. Diwali is a celebration of Rama’s return to his homeland, with his fellow villagers lighting the path for his return.
Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India
![My Diwali Light](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/my-diwali-light.jpg?itok=Nu9py0nt)
This picture book about Diwali is a mixture of both traditional and new ways to celebrate the holiday in a secular nation. Diwali is Devi’s favorite time of year because that means there will be sweets, new clothes, jewelry, bindis, marigolds, diyas, rangoli, lights, and sparklers — but most of all, her family will be hosting a big party. The story presents both the celebration of Diwali and also the cleansing, prayers, and offerings involved, and shows that the joy of the holiday can be shared with family and friends inside and outside of the culture. (School Library Journal)
My Diwali Light
![Reena and the Diwali Star](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/reena-and-diwali-star.jpeg?itok=SzXauwyJ)
Glowing lights and colorful scenes surround Reena as she travels from Boston to Mumbai and back. On her journey, she learns about the values of kindness and responsibility, how she can give back to her community, and also enjoys making a fun new dessert.
Reena and the Diwali Star
![Lights, Camera, Diwali!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/lights-camera-diwali.png?itok=3Y95yRF2)
Dia receives a camera as a Diwali gift and uses it to capture her memories of this special day. She takes photos of her family decorating clay lamps, creating unique rangoli designs, preparing sweets called ladoos, setting off firecrackers and more. While Dia explores the rituals of Diwali with her camera, children learn about a Prince named Rama who was exiled into a forest for 14 years. After fighting off a demon, he is welcomed back into his city with a “row of lights.” Children learn about how Diwali teaches us that light will overcome darkness and good will conquer evil.
Lights, Camera, Diwali!
![Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/prince-of-fire.png?itok=9iOY3ncB)
This chapter book is an action-packed adaptation of India’s great epic, The Ramayana. Follow Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends as they defeat the demon king of Lanka and return light to the world. Full-color illustrations throughout vividly bring the story of Diwali to life, while courageous heroes and dastardly villains will engage young readers who loves talesof adventure.
Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
![Let’s Celebrate Diwali](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/let-s-celebrate-diwali.jpg?itok=gClvME8N)
A little girl named Harini is excited to share her Diwali traditions with her class, but she’s not the only student who celebrates! Other children in her class also observe Diwali, in their own ways. This book explores all different kinds of Diwali traditions, including Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh celebrations.
Let’s Celebrate Diwali
![Shubh Diwali!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/shubh-diwali.jpeg?itok=W1hpqpys)
Told in the words of a child, this picture book shows how an Indian family prepares for the festival of Diwali. Young and old participate equally in these preparations. Everyone helps clean the house and decorate it with buntings and vibrant, colorful art. Traditional foods and sweets are made, and new clothes are bought. When Diwali begins, families come together to worship, sing hymns, and tell stories of gods. It’s time to visit friends and neighbors. Fireworks brighten the skies, and gifts are exchanged. (School Library Journal)
Shubh Diwali!
![Diwali Lights](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/diwali-lights.jpeg?itok=DHY9x1EM)
This board book features photographs of adorable babies and toddlers experiencing the Diwali holiday in wide-eyed wonder, surrounded by the gentle love and affirmation of adults. The text does an excellent job balancing universal experiences with culturally specific ones. The book presents an age-appropriate view of the holiday from morning until night. (School Library Journal)