Charlie and his sisters Emily and Lou are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they light their advent wreath, play with their nativity set, make Christmas cookies and treats, attend a Christmas Eve service, and open presents and stockings on Christmas morning.

Along the way, you'll learn all about this bright and merry celebration, including:

• The significance of advent
• The importance of the Christmas story
• The fun to be had decorating the Christmas tree
• The delicious food eaten and gifts exchanged on Christmas Day, and more!

... the joy and excitement of this Christian observance are brought to even more life with:

• Instructions to make your own Christmas tree ornaments
• A recipe to make delicious pretzel sticks
• A guide to build your own nativity scene

In this immersive exploration of Christmas, kids join a practicing family as they celebrate the true meaning of advent. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.

In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright--a story for kids 6 to 9 about making ideas take flight

The Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn't think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you?

• Independent reading--This Wright brothers biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Wright brothers' lives, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen.

See Wilbur and Orville bring their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.

• Fast facts highlighting the animal's scientific name, animal family name, size, and diet
• An animal-themed devotional bursting with astounding discoveries and spiritual truths
• Journaling space to unpack real-life applications
• A memory verse and sample prayer to connect with God
• A wild wonder fun fact with a humorous animal doodle
• A creature connection activity like a craft, game, or snacks

Soil hides most of the time, but it's important. Are you ready to get your hands dirty?

This nonfiction book digs into the layers of soil and how it is made. Find out how soil helps plants and other living things thrive--part of the Un acercamiento a las plantas series.

Fun Children's Book Features:

• This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 24 pages with vibrant photographs
• Guided reading level O

About Rourke Educational Media:

We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!