Rosie Banks

"Taxes . . . does anyone like the sound of the word? But taxes are the way communities pay for roads, schools, firefighters, and much more. Without taxes, life would be much harder in many ways. In this insightful book, readers learn about the many kinds of taxes, including sales tax, income tax, and property tax. They'll learn how these taxes are collected and by whom. Accessible text, eye-catching images, and intriguing fact boxes help readers of...

"Few vocabulary concepts are trickier to young learners than "left" and "right." They often struggle with their meanings, making vocabulary acquisition that much more of a struggle. This cheerful and encouraging book provides many memorable examples to aid early readers in learning what these opposites mean and when to use them. Well-chosen photographs complement the achievable text, aiding readers in decoding each term and making strides in reading...

"Grasping concepts of direction is an important step in early education as is vocabulary acquisition. This vibrant volume encourages emerging readers to add to their burgeoning bank of vocabulary words with the terms "in" and "out." Carefully crafted sentences are paired with images that help learners decode the words and practice their reading fluency. They'll identify the meaning of the words in the movements depicted in the bright photographs and...

"The sight words "up" and "down" are important concepts for young learners to recognize on the page and in their daily lives. This vibrant volume guides them in understanding what each vocabulary word means with accessible and age-appropriate text and carefully chosen images that aid in reading comprehension. After decoding the sight words, learners can practice reading to gain speed and accuracy, honing their fluency. Topics are chosen to be both...

"Understanding maps are an early elementary skill that captures the imaginations of young learners and encourages them to use their knowledge in their community. One of the primary map skills is one that learners can practice in their daily lives: the application of the concepts of the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west. This brightly designed book is a perfect way to introduce these essential terms to budding readers. Accessible...

Teaching good financial habits is essential at a young age. Debt is a concept that will be familiar to anyone who has had to borrow money to buy something. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's essential to have a plan to pay it back. Readers of this valuable volume will learn the basics of debt and how to responsibly deal with it. They'll also find out what happens when people don't pay off debt. Achievable text, interesting images, and beneficial...

"Learning to connect math concepts to everyday life is an important step in a budding mathematician's education. Real-life occurrences become opportunities to reinforce standards. In this fun book, the playground is a setting for practicing counting skills. Accessible text is crafted to be achievable and encouraging for emerging readers, while colorful photographs provide visual clues. Text and images combine to help readers practice not only their...

"Libraries are a place of learning, so what better place for budding mathematicians to practice number sense. Number sense is an ability to understand numbers. Counting correctly is a major part of number sense. In this brightly designed book, learners will count at the library, using both their developing reading skills and their developing math skills. Accessible and at-level text is carefully matched to the images, providing readers with support...

"If a budding mathematician can connect math to an activity they love, they're certain to succeed in the classroom! In this fun book, sports are a way for readers to practice their counting skills. Accessible text is crafted to be achievable and encouraging, while bright, action-packed photographs provide visual clues. Simple text and interesting images help emerging readers exercise not only their number sense but also their reading fluency. Sports...

"Going to a store may be a regular occurrence, but each time provides new occasions for learning. In this appealing, motivating book, readers exercise their counting skills and their reading fluency. The bright text is carefully crafted to be at-level and achievable for emerging readers, while colorful photographs provide visual clues and opportunities to count. Readers will come to understand they can use their number sense in a variety of everyday...