Most Popular Books by Dana Meachen Rau

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

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

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.

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

Discusses the history of constellations, early astronomers, and the purpose of using constellations.

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

Learn how to make butterfly gardens with these fun activities.

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

"Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship"--P. [1] of cover & t.p.

Discusses the life of the self-made millionaire who made his fortune in the steel industry and is remembered for his generous donations that built libraries, universities, and research facilities.

Discusses how alternative renewable energy resources such as wind or water can help solve our energy problems.

Learn how to build snow forts with these fun activities.

Sounds heard on a farm include a bird, a cow, a farmer, a train, and an owl.

Profiles some of the leaders of the women''s suffrage movement.

Discusses traveling great distances into space and studying it while living there.

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.

Provides a basic introduction to rainbows, including how and when they are formed.

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

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

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!