Charnan Simon

Lucy has her life planned out: she'll graduate and then join her boyfriend, Luke, at college in Austin. She'll become a Spanish teacher, and they'll get married. Deciding there's no reason to wait, and despite trying to be careful, Lucy gets pregnant. Now, none of Lucy's options are part of her picture-perfect plan. Together, she and Luke will have to make the most difficult decision of their lives.

Pam is sick and having a very bad day until her parents and her friend help to cheer her up.

A boy and his friends enjoy playing in the mud.

The Magic Door books are an invitation to view learning as fun. Engaging art and creative text provide readers with basic lessons that last a lifetime. Firefighter Tom to the Rescue! is about a fireman and his role in both the firehouse and the community. Kids discover the fundamentals behind an important and heroic profession. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series...

Trouble arises between a brother and sister because she always wins the games they play, but then she discovers that she does not have to brag or win all the time.

The Magic Door books are an invitation to view learning as fun. Engaging art and creative text provide readers with basic lessons that last a lifetime. The Best Vet in the World reveals how vets care for pets and explores their important role as community helpers who look after our animal companions. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation...

Mix it up with this investigation into compounds and mixtures. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around...

A simple look at what teachers do and what their typical day is like. The highest-level Nonfiction Readers encourage more advanced students to extend their skills by instilling the confidence that they can read to learn about subjects of their own choosing! Level 3 Readers feature more difficult vocabulary and longer page lengths, with three or four sentences per page. Topics are selected to meet higher comprehension abilities, and children will enjoy...

The Mississippi is more than simply a river: it is a legend. But there is no need for a raft or canoe to explore this mighty river. Curious readers can simply pick up this book to learn all they need to know about the Mississippi. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes...