Best Selling Books by Dana Meachen Rau

Learn how to carve pumpkins with these fun activities.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instruction on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of light.

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.

Presents information learned by past and present observers of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and briefly describes the scientific missions that have been sent there.

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

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

An introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

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

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.

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.

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.

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

Vegan food is good for you and for the planet. But if you''re thinking of revolutionizing your diet, you need to get the facts first. Learn about the benefits and challenges of a diet that does not include meat or animal products such as eggs and dairy. Helpful tips, delicious vegan recipes, and how tos will make the switch so much easier. Want to change the world? Now you can, one plate at a time.

Discusses the history of space walks, the equipment and training needed, and the astronauts who walked in space.

Learn how to make butterfly gardens with these fun activities.

Learn how to build sandcastles with these fun activities.

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the garbage and pretend that it is a cave, car, house, and cage.

A biography of Frederick Douglass, his life as a slave, his escape to freedom, his education, and his role in the anti-slavery movement.

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