Charnan Simon

What's the price of fame? Cassie is the best singer in Southside High's Glee Club and dreams of being famous. She skips school to try out for a national talent competition. But her hopes sink when she sees the line. Then a talent agent shows up out of nowhere. Cassie is flattered to hear she has "the look" he wants. Soon, she is lying and missing rehearsal to meet with him. And he's asking her for more each time. How far will Cassie go for her shot...

Discover what it's like on the surface of the red planet and find out how space missions have helped scientists learn more about it.

Get swept away with this investigation into erosion. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts. 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...

Following scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of cause and effects of erosion.

Nick is at the beach, but he doesn't want to go swimming because he is afraid of sharks! Will a trip to the aquarium with his sister show him that sharks are not scary?

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.

A simple look at what veterinarians do, the tools they use, 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,...

A simple look at what plumbers do, the tools they use, 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,...

Follow the Yangtze as it winds its ways nearly four thousand miles through China and through thousands of years of history. Young readers will learn about the people, plants, and animals that are dependent on the Yangtze and about the future of this noble river. 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...

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...