Here we come to save the day! The new book Even Superheroes Make Mistakes follows superheroes who sometimes nab the wrong guy or bungle their speeches at the Hero Convention. But instead of slumping into despair, they still fly out of bed, polish their boots, and zoom into the day, ready to try again. Sound…
Which country produces the most gold? What’s the world’s largest company? What’s the world’s busiest airport? If you’re ready to geek out on minutiae, then this week’s giveaway is for you. Here’s how to enter: Take your best guess at which country produces the most gold, and then submit your answer to this blog…
Sugar cookies should be sweet, right? Not this one! Cookie may be tough and not so tasty, but she still has an important role to play in the Land of Holiday Treats. Read all about it! For a chance to win this book, submit a comment to our blog by Tuesday, December 11, to…
Day 1, make bricks. Day 2, make a light bulb. Day 149, turn a glass of water upside without spilling it. Day 226, make a water wheel. The science just keeps coming with this information-packed book, which uses common materials and includes lots of experiments that kids can do on their own. How can you…
Good news, we followed the map and found the buried treasure. Creak….. We’re opening the lid of the treasure chest right now. Gasp! What’s inside? Submit a comment to this blog by Tuesday, November 27, to let us know what you hope to see in there. One lucky teacher will win our mystery prize. Good…
Reading this sweet story could be a new Thanksgiving tradition in your classroom! How can you win the book? Submit a comment to this blog to share one thing you love about Thanksgiving. Send your comment by Sunday, November 18, and we’ll rush the book out to you. One lucky teacher will be randomly selected…
No tricks, all literacy-related treats for you today. Take a look at what you can win this week: A Werewolf Named Oliver James (Arthur Levine Books) follows Oliver on his first night as a werewolf. It’s just the right mix of fun and scary for elementary grades! Halloween (Cantata Learning) (book and CD) features cool…
Can you imagine an octopus at school? What fun! Who or what would you bring to school if you could? It could be a person, animal, imaginary creature, object, anything! Submit a comment to this blog by Tuesday, November 6, and let us know. One lucky teacher will be randomly selected to win this…
Which type of pumpkin do you prefer? A classic grinning gourd? A super-scary face with dry ice smoking out? A clever jack-o-lantern twist that makes you smile? What is the best pumpkin you’ve ever carved? Submit a comment to this blog by Halloween Eve, October 30, and let us know. One lucky teacher will be…
The Gherkin in London. The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The windmill-shaped Dutch Haven near Lancaster, PA. The chest of drawers in High Point, NC. What do they have in common? They’re all buildings I’ve visited recently that have crazy shapes! With interesting buildings on my mind, when Ancient Wonders: Then & Now (Lonely Planet…