New Releases by Dana Meachen Rau

Handmade, customized bracelets are a great way to show your friends how important they are to you. 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.

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.

Create everything from blankets to smartphone cases with the fun crochet projects in this book. 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.

Printmaking can be used to decorate or enhance all kinds of objects, from posters to playing cards. With this book, 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.

Feathers are not just for birds! This book includes a variety of ideas for using them in decorating your hair. 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.

Cakes aren''t just for birthdays anymore. Learn to use cakes as a canvas to create delicious accessories, party decor, and much more. Your friends will want to take a picture of their designer dessert É before they devour it!

Recipes from Italy includes a variety of recipes for each meal of the day and represents different regions of the country. 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.

Recipes from India includes a variety of recipes for each meal of the day and represents different regions of the country. 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 Thanksgiving 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.

"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 create beautiful fairy retreats with these fun activities.

Learn how to build birdhouses with these fun activities.

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

Learn how to make butterfly gardens with these fun activities.

Learn how to build snow forts with these fun activities.

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

This book describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to an organic diet.

This book describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegan diet.

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

Two best friends ponder over and partake in summer''s seemingly endless possibilities. There''s fun to be had at the sunny shore, fireworks to watch, and amusement parks to visit. This Step 1 story has big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, picture clues and includes two sheets of stickers!

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 instruction on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of light.

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

Discusses the history, techniques, and supplies needed to make a book. Includes six projects. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

An introduction to the history, types, techniques, and other elements of quilting. Includes instructions for five quilting projects.

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