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Explains what snow is, how it forms, how it is measured, and why it is important, and includes activities and experiments.

Covers the basics of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, and sewing and includes more than fifty projects for scarves, blankets, purses, and pillows.

Provides instructions for creating seventeen traditional crafts ranging from basket weaving and candle making to quilting and soap making, and discusses each craft's importance to frontier families

An accessible and spectacularly illustrated introduction to the theory of evolution addresses common misconceptions and questions, examines how the theory of natural selection emerged and how it chang

Uses photographs, newspaper clippings, maps, quotes, and drawings to explore the early struggles of the flying machine's inventors, and includes timelines and a list of pertinent web sites.

Contains more than 150 kidtested and kidtasted recipes for novice cooks of all ages, and includes basic cooking terms, helpful hints, safety tips, menu ideas, and more. Original.

Visits a vegetable farm in Ohio and a cattle ranch in Nebraska to examine the machines, people, work, and environmental concerns involved with bringing vegetables and cattle to market

Offers tips and advice on camping, discussing such topics as selecting wood for campfires, cooking on an open fire, interacting with wildlife and insects, and viewing the night sky

Suggests ways for young actors to use their dramatic talents in mime, clowning, dance, puppetry, and theatrical forms from readers' theater to Shakespearean tragedy, and offers sample scripts and advi

From the popular early reader graphic novel series, Elinor and her friends discover how nature provides many living things with hard outsides to keep their insides safe!Elinor, Ari and Olive want to bring a cupcake to school to give to their teacher, Ms. Mole, for her birthday. But the last time Olive brought a cupcake, it got squished in her book bag. So Elinor and her friends need to figure out the best way to "stop the squish" and get the cupcake safely to school. On their walk home they notice that some animals, such as turtles and armadillos, are protected by hard shells. And coconuts are, too. Hmm, this may have given Elinor a perfect idea for transporting Ms. Mole's cupcake! This early reader graphic novel is part of the popular series from Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson, the creators of the Emmy-nominated PBS KIDS TV series Elinor Wonders Why. It focuses on a topic that spans several science subjects, examining the characteristics and needs of both animals and plants in life sc

Everything from A to Z about going number one and two.This deep dive into the science and history of poop (and pee) covers everything kids ever wanted to know about their favorite subject. Both expertly researched and hilarious, the book starts with human waste: what's in our poop, how our digestive system works, the history of sanitation. It then moves on to other fascinating topics: why some animals eat poop, poop's potential use as fuel, how astronauts poop in space. Kids will enjoy getting the scoop on poop!Flush with engrossing facts and loaded with silly puns, this book belongs in every bathroom. It's sure to turn the amateur poop afficionado into a pro!Part of the Gross Science series, here's a book flush with facts on the number-one topic of interest to kids: going number two!Overflowing with the science and history of poop (and pee), Poopy Science covers everything kids ever wanted to know (and more!) about their favorite subject. Both expertly researched and hilarious, this b

A science book which explores how pollution and ecological hazards are changing the world's oceans offers readers a collection of simple and safe experiments and games using everyday materials that il

A science book that explores how pollution and ecological hazards are changing the world's oceans offers readers a collection of simple and safe experiments and games using everyday materials that ill

Simple text and stunning illustrations, covering 19 creatures in all, present to young readers some of the most interesting and fearsome pterosaurs (flying reptiles), early birds and even a flying din

Originally published in 1979, a poetry collection celebrates the sounds, smells, spirit, and culture of the Caribbean and its multiracial people through a poetic tour of its markets, villages, and vib

A simple question-and-answer text and realistic illustrations address some of the most common queries kids have about dinosaurs, incorporating a glossary of dinosaur names with pronunciations and a li

Young readers will dig deep into this compendium of all?things underground, from volcanoes and dinosaur bones to tombs, city works and buried treasure! With its fun facts, colorful sketches and amazin

Looks at the ways that certain animals use tools, clean themselves and their habitats, carry food, and play music, and how they compare to the ways that humans do the same activities.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the bicycle-making brothers whose fascination with flight led them to build and fly the world's first successful aircraft powered by an engine and controlled b

Presents the life and accomplishments of the bicycle-making brothers whose fascination with flight led them to build and fly the world's first successful aircraft powered by an engine and controlled b

Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki

Introduces readers to the scientist, inventor, and professor who was the orphan son of slaves yet went on to become a symbol of African-American success and interracial harmony, and whose groundbreaki

Text and cartoons introduce readers to what happens behind the scenes in the mass media worlds they visit, including television, magazines, the Internet, video games, and music; and informs them of ho

Introduces methods for observing the sky at night, the moon, the stars, constellations for each season, and the planets, recounts legends about the sky and the stars from many traditions, and suggests

When her grandmother, Oma, has a hard time adjusting to the retirement home, Emily and her mother sort through Oma's possessions, finding ribbons, lace, curtains, and blankets, and decide to use these

A quilting book for beginners features easy stitches and simple-to-follow patterns to create wall hangings, pillows, lap quilts, and other items in red, white, and blue featuring American patriotic sy

When her grandmother, Oma, has a hard time adjusting to the retirement home, Emily and her mother sort through Oma's possessions, finding ribbons, lace, curtains, and blankets, and decide to use these

Provides instructions for playing a variety of outdoor and indoor games, including activities for one or two, information on making equipment, advice on water safety and water games, and plans for a "

A beautiful exploration of how animals face the challenges of winter. When the autumn days grow shorter and temperatures cool, animals prepare for winter. The hiders find someplace to rest and wait for spring, huddled under the ground or snuggled in a sheltered spot. The seekers migrate to new locations with milder weather and better food sources. And the finders keep warm and fed by adapting to the harsh conditions. Every creature knows just what to do to survive winter --- following an ingenious plan that's just right for them!The perfect book to curl up with on a snowy day. Readers will be transported through the magic of the seasons alongside the animals.A poetic and informative exploration of the many ways animals face the challenges of winter.When the autumn days grow shorter and the temperatures cool, animals prepare for winter. Some, the hiders, choose a place to rest and wait out the winter, hibernating under the ground or snuggling in a sheltered spot. Other creatures are see

Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest in search of something extraordinary.Winslow and Rosie hav

By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique. With objectivity and ac

On the run from the Queen's Dragons and struggling to track down Dessa's missing twin brother, Dessa, Topper and Fisk inadvertently rescue a prince and find that their actions have placed royal kingdo

On the run from the Queen's Dragons and struggling to track down Dessa's missing twin brother, Dessa, Topper and Fisk inadvertently rescue a prince and find that their actions have placed royal kingdo

Twelve-year-olds Lila and Ecco are obsessed with comics, and one day they stumble into a workshop of comics creators where they learn how to depict believable characters and stories; illustrate motion

After an introduction to all the materials they'll need, kids will learn collage techniques such as cut-paper and torn-paper, decoupages, found objects, patterns, and weaving, and then be able to crea

After an introduction to all the materials they'll need, kids will learn collage techniques such as cut-paper and torn-paper, decoupages, found objects, patterns, and weaving, and then be able to crea

Doubting Dave and the Mystery Hunters take readers behind the scenes of the world's oldest and coolest mysteries and show budding illusionists how to re-create the mysteries to fool their friends. Sim

Features ten simple patterns, such as a pencil case, a crazy quilt pillow, and a hopscotch lap quilt, with step-by-step instructions, photos, and diagrams for creating stunning, original, and useful q

Features ten simple patterns, such as a pencil case, a crazy quilt pillow, and a hopscotch lap quilt, with step-by-step instructions, photos, and diagrams for creating stunning, original, and useful q

The Binkerton twins, Josh and Emma, and their little sister, Libby, stumble into the Good Times Travel Agency and take an unexpected trip back to ancient Egypt, where they soon find themselves running