What is a literary genre? In this book, thumb through interesting quotes and the most popular genres. Your child has a chance to flex writing skills in a fun way as he analyzes what makes each unique.

Play the role of president. This series poses critical thinking in a playful what-would-you-do way. Scenarios leverage reading, thinking and writing skills while engaging kids in modern government.

Give the subject of energy a zap! This workbook offers a brief overview of energy, its sources and uses. With clear vocabulary and illustrations, it's a great introduction to what fuels us.

What on Earth? This reading comprehension work revolves around facts and myths about our own planet. Extend your child's reading skills and help ideas take root with this down-to-earth workbook.

Everything a kid needs to read and write a biography. Learn about some inspirational Americans, try your hand at writing someone else's story, and consider what makes heroes so compelling.

Read two similar stories and see what two very different cultures can have in common when it comes to storytelling. This book comes with two illustrated stories and peppers questions along the way.

Your child may be able to read a clock, but what about the passage of time? This workbook is all about elapsed time, and how to both estimate and calculate how much time has passed in between hours.

What's a metaphor? How do you haiku? Kids will hone reading and writing skills with this book, from a simple syllable counting exercise to inventing rhymes and tangling with the Jabberwocky!