Pool tables, shower tiles, and pizza stones all have something in common-they are all made with metamorphic rocks! But what do you know about these rocks? Dig deep below Earth's surface to find these ever-changing rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what metamorphic rocks look like up close, and see how people have used them over the years. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth...

They are in cell phones and toothpaste. Minerals are everywhere! But what do you really know about minerals? Explore how minerals form. Dig deep to see how we get minerals from rocks. And look to the streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dig into geology...

Giant dinosaur bones and rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dig...

Monster caramel apples and crunchy witch's fingers sound just the right amount of spooky for a Halloween party! Readers find these recipes and more in this festive volume of wickedly tasty treats and eats. The introductory text includes safety information, measuring tips, and a guide to basic cooking techniques used in the book. Each recipe includes a materials and ingredients list and step-by-step instructions to guide readers to successfully scary...

There are around 1,500 types of delicious, nutrient-rich vegetables in the world. This enlightening volume focuses on some of the diverse types of produce that are often grown on large farms, including carrots, potatoes, peppers, and onions. The easy-to-follow language will tell the reader about the process of planting, growing, caring for, and finally farming the vegetables the appear in grocery stores to the delight of veggie lovers everywhere.

Easter is a colorful holiday, which makes it perfect for the bright and beautiful art of origami. As readers learn fun facts about popular Easter symbols, such as eggs and bunnies, they also learn how to make them using folded and creased paper. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow steps that are accompanied by visual examples and explained using encouraging text. In addition, helpful tips and materials lists prepare readers for these projects...

What plants and animals live in a garden? What do the living things in this habitat need from their environment? And who eats who in a garden ecosystem? In this title, readers will investigate simple food chains and natural habitats, including a garden, forest, tide pool, desert, and even a tree stump micro-habitat.

Mars, our red neighbor, has captivated star-gazers' interest for thousands of years. And today we can explore it with rovers and probes. Beautiful photographs and illustrations present a history of Mars and its place in the solar system and will ignite a love of astronomy in young readers.

Christmas and Hanukkah light up the winter with festive celebrations, and readers learn how to add to the fun with their own origami crafts. This multicultural guide to popular holidays introduces readers to a variety of paper folding projects, including Christmas cards, Santa Claus, a menorah, and a dreidel. Clear, step-by-step instructions with visual examples help readers master each project, and helpful tips and materials lists ensure they're...

Few topics are as exciting to young readers as dinosaurs. They learn the most difficult names and minute details just to satisfy their abundant curiosity. This motivating volume about the mighty reptiles answers the big question that budding paleontologists have: Where did the dinosaurs go? Readers will discover the fascinating answers their enquiring inquiring minds seek through comprehensible text, colorful images, and detailed illustrations.