This 9-book set supports students from PK through grade 12 who are new to the United States, helping them feel confident and prepared to succeed each day. Each book uses short, accessible texts and engaging photographs to introduce key concepts and build English vocabulary. For younger students in PK-1 and grades 2-3, the books introduce a typical American school day, fostering familiarity and comfort. For grades 4-5 and 6-8, students explore nonfiction topics in social studies and science, such as U.S. landscapes, scientific processes, and classroom equipment, to develop their content knowledge alongside language skills. High school students in grades 9-12 are supported with books on U.S. government practices, weather and atmospheric conditions, and daily school routines, giving them the tools to become confident, independent learners. Books in the Set: Welcome to School! (Grades PK - 1) A Day at School (Grades 2-3) Your School Day (Grades 4-5) School in the USA (Grades 6-8) My Beautiful Home and Country (Grades 6-8) What Is Science? (Grades 6-8) An American School Day (Grades 9-12) All About the U.S. Government (Grades 9-12) Weather, Earth, and Sky (Grades 9-12) Together, this set provides a well-rounded foundation to help students succeed academically and socially as they adjust to life in the U.S.
"Dona Herweck Rice is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She's written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more. Dona's best-selling children's title with more than 13,000 copies is How Plants Grow, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me! (TM) board book series, and Ride with Rampage in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include History's Mysteries, Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West, and Oh, Rats!--the latter being one of Dona's particular favorites. Dona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon and Cam and Sam's Colorful Adventure. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of If You're Happy and You Know It. Writing is Dona's passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog. "
