Most Popular Books by Dana Meachen Rau

Briefly describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moon, and efforts to study the dwarf planet Pluto.

This guidebook describes the function of the heart and blood. Readers are treated to vibrant photographs, illustrations, and other visual content that supports this fascinating text.

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

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a honeybee''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it.

Learn how the International Space Station has helped scientists from all over the world research outer space, natural disasters, the human body, and more since its construction in 1998—featuring a full-color foldout map! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders. In 1998, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and ten other European countries collaborated to create the International Space Station. Modules were created by experts from all over the world and then launched into space, where they were assembled into a functioning research laboratory and living space for astronauts. Thanks to the station, humans have been able to conduct experiments and collect data in a way that they had never done before. Today, over 280 astronauts from over twenty countries have visited the International Space Station. The contributions to STEM and space exploration aboard the ISS are far-reaching and ongoing for space programs around the world.

A father and child row a red boat across a lake to buy groceries.

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.

"Introduces the tools librarians use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out where writers get their ideas, your story''s characters and setting, writing, revising, and presenting your writing"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the history and symbolism of the famous New York City landmark, the Statue of Liberty.

Discusses the history of space exploration from the earliest astronomers to the astronauts of today.

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

A closer look at the body''s bones and muscles and how they work together.

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

Provides an overview of the ways in which people communicate with each other-- from the earliest means up to the most recent.

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

Simple text with rebuses introduces games and activities to enjoy in a park.

These series are designed specifically for children who are just learning to read. Each title provides and supports a winning approach to the efforts of early literacy. the books in What''s Cooking? explore the different kinds of food we eat.

"Learn how to make your writing better and more interesting."--Provided by publisher.

An east introduction to the history of cooking and food customs in American history.