Benjamin Proudfit

Describes the reasons that food spoils, and how to keep it fresh.

"Floods can be caused by other natural disasters, like hurricanes and tsunamis, but they are often a natural disaster themselves. When water overflows a river's banks, a storm surge crashes over a break wall, or prolonged heavy rains pound a city's streets, a flood may occur, and it may be deadly. In this volume, readers are introduced to the causes and effects of floods, as well as the science behind their occurence. The language is written for struggling...

Some essays are short and written for a specific purpose, such as answering a test question. Others need research, a detailed outline, and should include revision in the writing process. Readers should know how to do it all! The main content takes readers step-by-step through the construction of a strong essay using the Common Core standards, including the basic concepts of grammar, transitions, and vocabulary choice. Colorful photographs and helpful...

"For more than three decades in the mid-1800s, the Oregon Trail was the main way settlers traveled west. Today, people can visit parts of this historic trail, and even walk where pioneers did as they made their way to new lives in the Pacific Northwest and California. Complemented by full-color photographs, the main content addresses the historical context of the trail to supplement the social studies curriculum. Fact boxes offer tips to those traveling...

Communicating thanks, greetings, or news can all be done in a letter. Even though e-mails and text messages tend to be common for everyday communication, letters are a great way to convey the out-of-the-ordinary, such as an announcement or an expression of appreciation. Using the language arts skills included in the Common Core standards, readers learn how to write a letter with proper grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and the correct structure. The...

"Cake, presents, games--there's nothing more fun than a birthday party! But young readers might need an extra chance to prepare for one of the first events they may be attending without their parents present. In this book, readers learn just what to expect from a typical birthday party through relatable examples and full-color photographs. With an encouraging tone and age-appropriate language, this book is the perfect volume for readers to practice...

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, Founding Father, scientist, and inventor! He not only invented new things-like bifocals and the armonica-but also improved on inventions others had made. In this informative volume, readers learn about why and how he invented the lightning rod, including key facts about the kite experiment. Additional relevant information about Franklin's life shows readers how influential he was in his time and how his legacy lives...

Whether you're looking at a paper map or a map online, it's important to understand how to read it. From weather maps to road maps, these tools help us better understand the world around us, and especially help us find where we're going! This volume includes basic map concepts, such as using map keys, scale, and latitude and longitude, all of which support lower elementary social studies curricula. Examples and full-color maps introduce readers to...

Different kinds of seals live all over the world, including in the Arctic and Antarctic. No matter where these coastal-dwellers live, they're always pretty cute. Through text written specially for beginning readers, this volume introduces where seals can be found, what they eat, and how they interact with their ocean environment. Full-color photographs bring readers as close as they can get to seals without visiting an aquarium, and tie-in closely...

What exactly is the difference between Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time? And why do they-and the 22 other global time zones-exist at all? In this fun, informative set, readers learn the answers to these questions, starting with the history of time zones that began with the American railroad lines. With content that supports social studies curricula, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers. Colorful maps throughout...