Sheila Sweeny Higginson is an author with over twenty years of experience in children's and educational media. Her work encompasses more than 100 children's books, articles for parents and teens, teacher's guides, plays, and scripts. Higginson focuses on crafting engaging and educational content for young readers, with her extensive background evident in the depth and originality of her writing.
Featuring beloved Marvel characters like Spider-Man, Hulk, and Thor, this padded board book introduces young readers to colors, shapes, and numbers in a playful, kid-friendly art style. Designed for budding superheroes, it combines education with fun, making learning an exciting adventure alongside their favorite heroes.
Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!” Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping the environment, inventing incredible medical devices, aiding the homeless, designing apps so other kids won’t ever have to eat alone in the cafeteria, and more! Learn all about what they’ve come up with and how their ideas are changing lives in this story of four amazing kids everyone should meet! A special section at the back of the book includes extras such as biographies of famous young inventors and contemporary activists plus interesting ideas for other ways that kids can change the world. With the You Should Meet series, learning about amazing people has never been so much fun!
Happy Birthday! Today is somebody’s birthday, but Mickey can’t figure out whose it is. Could it be Daisy’s?Perhaps he should get her a new hair bow. Maybe it’s Pluto’s, and Mickey can get him a bone. Young readers will have great fun following Mickey on a birthday-themed treasure hunt, peeking below the book’s lift-the-flaps to uncover clues.Happy Birthday! introduces math concepts such as size-order,patterns, and counting, while inviting children to put their imagination and reasoning skills to the test as they follow Mickey on his quest to find the perfect present for the mysterious birthday party.
Join the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "sensational six" as they take to the skies in a high-flying new adventure ? Young readers accompany Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto as they explore their world in a hot-air balloon. Children will have fun using Toodles and the Mousketools to discover answers to questions along the way, and they'll also learn to use their imaginations and powers of observation to spot the many shapes in their everyday lives - a "delicious triangle" in a half-sandwich, a rectangular roof top in a town square, and circles aplenty in a "round of golf "
Explore the fascinating science that powers incredible magic tricks in this engaging nonfiction book. Designed for early readers, it combines captivating facts with fun experiments, making it part of a series dedicated to the science behind enjoyable activities. Perfect for curious minds, it encourages a deeper understanding of the principles that make magic possible.
"Are we there yet?" - the question is familiar to both preschoolers and their parents In this road story, Mickey and his Clubhouse pals find that every delay, backtracking, or distraction is not necessarily a bad thing when you're on the road to learning. In this simple Ready-to-Read story, children can predict repeated words and phrases and gain confidence in their ability to read aloud.
Doc loves popping bubbles with her friends Emmie and Alma, but when their toy Bubble Monkey runs out of bubble soap, there are no bubbles to pop. Alma fills her up again, but something's terribly wrong. Bubble Monkey still can't blow bubbles. It's time for Bubble Monkey's check up! This story comes with stickers for even more bubble blowing fun!
The narrative centers around the idea that even superheroes require downtime to recharge and relax. It explores the importance of rest and self-care, showcasing how these iconic characters balance their heroic duties with moments of leisure. Through engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios, the book emphasizes that everyone, regardless of their abilities, benefits from taking a break and enjoying simple pleasures.
Set against a night sky illuminated by the moon and stars, the story unfolds in a tranquil yet mysterious atmosphere. The scene suggests a transition from day to night, inviting exploration of themes related to darkness, introspection, and the beauty of the night. The celestial imagery hints at deeper connections between the characters and their surroundings, setting the stage for a narrative that may delve into the unknown or the hidden aspects of their lives.
Phinny, Tank, Luna, and Roxy love barking, burying bones, and most of all...building. This first-ever all-canine construction crew team together to use their construction skills to solve problems and help others in this simple story for beginning readers, based on Disney Junior's adorable series Pupstruction. This Level Pre-1 reader is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at an appropriate level of reading difficulty. The use of simple text and word repetitions helps lead emergent readers to reading success. Add to your World of Reading library: World of Reading: Meet the Firebuds World of Reading: Mickey Friendship Tales World of Reading: Mickey Campy Camper Day World of Reading: Meet Alice World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Super Hero Hiccups! And More!