New Releases by Dana Meachen Rau

Joy and Chip, who is blind, are siblings who enjoy a day full of play and imagination, sharing food and toys, and creating new games to play.

This book includes ideas for turning common household items into a variety of interesting and creative crafts. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently.

In this series we explore the amazing worlds in our planetary neighborhood and beyond. In this volume, learn about black holes.

Papier-Mâché turns everyday newspapers and homemade paste into amazing objects. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom.

Candy isn''t just for eating anymore. Learn to use all kinds of candies to create delicious decor, magical creatures, and much more. Your friends will want to take a picture of their trendy treat É before they devour it!

Recipes from Mexico includes a variety of recipes for each meal of the day. Information on how to read a recipe, safety in the kitchen, and daily nutritional requirements are also included. Quick tips and variations as well as considerations for dietary restrictions round out each recipe.

Whether you''re looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to make the perfect crafts for the winter season.

Whether you''re looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to make amazing crafts with duct tape.

The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the sun? This title explores how the sun was formed, wha

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with cookies"--

"Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship"--P. [1] of cover & t.p.

Discusses traveling great distances into space and studying it while living there.

Learn how to paint rocks in interesting designs with these fun activities.

Learn how to carve pumpkins with these fun activities.

Learn how to create beautiful fairy retreats with these fun activities.

Learn how to build sandcastles with these fun activities.

Learn how to make cool homemade toys with these fun activities.

Learn how to build snow forts with these fun activities.

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with cupcakes"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"--

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty dinners"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Nigeria. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Nigeria and its people.

Discusses how alternative renewable energy resources such as wind or water can help solve our energy problems.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of levers and pulleys.

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals, provide background on rocks and minerals, what they are and how they form, how rocks change, and the uses of rocks and minerals.

A child jumps high, as a bird, a kite, and more pass by.

This book introduces rock climbing presenting information on its history, equipment, techniques, safety tips, and competitions.

Learn how to make your own candles from various waxes and wicks, to shapes and sizes of molds. Learn how to dip tapers, add color and scents and to make rolled candles.