New Releases by Carmen Bredeson

Discover what life is like for astronauts in spaceu0097what they eat, how they sleep, how they work, and much more!

Why is Earth the only planet in the solar system that has life? Why are there four seasons? What causes the weather? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore Earth.

Sometimes inventing can be sweet. Author Carmen Bredeson explores the creation of everyone''s favorite cookie this book. Readers will find out about Ruth Wakefield, the Toll House Inn, and the invention of the chocolate chip cookie.

"Read about some unusual foods like durian, prickly pear cactus, fried crickets, and others"--

A perfect guidebook for the emerging reader. Readers will learn how to identify many common flowers by reading about its traits and seeing photographs of that plant and its flowers. Readers will be excited to explore the world around them.

Don''t be afraid of that bug, name it instead. This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common insects by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the bug in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the insects they see in the world around them.

This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common trees by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the trees and leaves in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the trees they see in the world around them.

Start exploring. This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers will learn how to identify many common birds by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the animal in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the birds they see in the world around them.

This pocket nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common seashells by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of them. Readers will be excited to start naming the shells they may have seen before.

So many butterflies. This beginner''s nature guide is perfect for emerging readers. Readers learn how to identify many common butterflies by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the insects in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the butterflies they see in the world around them.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about rocks using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

If you needed surgery, would you go to the barber shop? If you lived during the Middle Ages you would. Readers find out all about yucky medieval diseases, and their yucky treatments, in this fun reluctant reader book.

A look at the history and tradition of the martial art kendo, the Japanese style of two-handed fencing.

Provides comprehensive information on the process of tadpoles changing into frogs.

Provides comprehensive information on the process of earthquakes forming.

This easy-to-read science book will entertain and delight young readers. Readers will learn about the different animals that live in wetlands. Filled with interesting facts and stunning photographs, readers explore these swampy habitats. See the wetlands through the eyes of the baby egrets, marsh rabbits, alligators, and more.

Cute baby animals live in all parts of the world, even at the seashore. Readers meet baby harbor seals, puffins, walruses, and more. Young readers will adore these easy-to-read books filled with stunning and engaging photographs that support the text.

Cute baby animals grow up in the wild. Readers visit lakes and ponds and meet baby hippos, baby mallard ducks, baby herons, and more. The easy-to-read text and stunning photographs will keep young readers engaged and informed. Readers will learn about growing up in the wild with the baby animals of lakes and ponds.

Readers meet the baby animals of the mountains. This easy-to-read book is filled with great information and cute full-color photographs of many animals, including baby pandas, llamas, and mountain lions in their natural environment. Young readers will adore learning about nature''s baby animals.

Chronicles the discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, in 1901, focusing on the gusher, speculators, quick fortunes, and population explosion which led to the broader significance of oil as a new energy source.

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange sea creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange mammals"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange birds"--Provided by publisher.

Provides young readers with facts about several strange spiders.

"Provides an up-close look at giraffes for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an up-close look at kangaroos for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals of the temperate forest biome"--Provided by publisher.

How do lizards climb so high? Why do some lose their tails? Carmen Bredeson answers these questions for young readers as they explore the world of lizards. This easy-to-read science book fills a need for nonfiction science readers while entertaining students with stunning color photos and fascinating facts.

"Provides an up-close look at poison dart frogs for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an up-close look at orangutans for new readers"--Provided by publisher.