New Releases by Carmen Bredeson

How far away is the Sun? What is the Sun made of? How big is the Sun? Why is it important to life on Earth? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore the Sun.

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.

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals of lakes and ponds"--Provided by publisher

"Read about different types of rocks like lava bombs, geodes, hoodoos, and moon rocks"--

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.

Snow donuts? Animal rain? Ten-story waves? Can it really be true? Readers learn about some weird and wonderful weather.

"Find out about the gravity, the asteroid ida, the berringer meteor crater, the moon, and other weird space facts"--Provided by publisher.

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

"Read about some of the strangest animal homes on the planet, and the animals that live in them"--

A sneeze that travels 100 mile per hour? A person makes over four cups of spit in a day? Can it really be true? Readers find out as they learn about the weird and wonderful human body.

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 waves forming.

Provides comprehensive information on the nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the differing perspectives accompanying it.

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.

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

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

Provides young readers with facts about several strange spiders.

Provides facts about several strange reptiles.

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

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Do your readers know that a giraffe''s legs are as tall as a grown man? Readers find all sorts of fun and exciting facts about giraffes in this easy-to-read text.

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

Why are they called poison dart frogs, anyway? Readers will learn the answer to this question and more in this exciting book. Colorful, up-close photographs of these beautiful, tiny frogs in their native habitats give readers a stunning view of these fascinating creatures.

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

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

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

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

"A close-up look at tarantulas for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.