Introduces quilting, discussing the materials needed, basic stitches, design, finishing, and four simple projects, along with a brief history and a description of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Presents the history and the basic skills of jump rope, with step-by-step instructions on how to do tricks and play several jump rope games, including Double Dutch.
Provides step-by-step instructions for decorating eggs with such designs as speckles, zebra stripes, and rainbows, and discusses how egg decorating became popular.
Introduces the New England and Middle Atlantic states of the Northeast and discusses their geography, history, people, wildlife, resources, economy, and the challenges they face.
Kids can learn about the benefits and challenges of adhering to an all natural, chemical free diet in a book that offers helpful tips, facts about "going organic," delicious recipes and advice on how
Many believe that a vegan diet is good for individuals and for the planet, but before making such a change, it is important to get the facts and learn about the benefits and challenges of maintaining
Many people around the world embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, and this book will help readers understand the benefits and challenges of adhering to a diet that does not include red meat, poultry or fis
A True Book-Physical ScienceWhether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now
Describes the problems posed by fossil fuel dependence; discusses the positive and negative aspects of such alternative energy sources as solar power, wind energy, and geothermal energy; and provides
An introduction to the art of making books offers a brief history of the craft, describes binding materials and methods, provides a look at a professional bookbinder's studio, and includes projects de
Introduces the sport of rock climbing, discussing the equipment, different types of climbing, safety measures, climbing techniques, skills needed, and the six classes of climbs.
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Correlated to the social studies curriculum, each title in How People Lived in America looks at one aspect of daily life and how it has changed through different periods of American history. Clear, d
Traces the changes in the way Americans have amused themselves and the growth of leisure time from colonial times to the present, and describes the technological and social developments behind these d
Correlated to the social studies curriculum, each title in How People Lived in America looks at one aspect of daily life and how it has changed through different periods of American history. Clear, d
Correlated to the early social studies curriculum, this series looks at one aspect of daily life and how it has changed through different periods of American history. The simple, authentic Spanish te
"Describes how astronomers have been studying the solar system by using telescopes and through the use of space missions, both unmanned missions and manned missions."
