Most Popular Books by Carmen Bredeson

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

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

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

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

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.

A biography of writer Stephen King that describes his era, major works, and life.

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 sea creatures"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

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

This book discusses the geographic features, history, government, economy, people, and landmarks of the state of Texas.

Explores the causes and effects of this weather phenomenon and the impact it has on society.

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.

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

Detailing the lives and works of ten of America's greatest writers of the 20th century, including Willa Cather, Katherine Anne Porter, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Toni Morrison. A chapter is devoted to each of these ten men and women, exploring their written words, their awards and recognitions, and how their personal lives affected their writing styles.

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.

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.