New Releases by Laura Purdie Salas

"Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire poetry writing"--Provided by publisher.

Sir Isaac Newton changed the world with his many discoveries and inventions about mathematics, science, optics, and physics. Although he was brilliant, Newton felt no need to publish his ideas or to inform his fellow scientists of the amazing discoveries he made. Because of this, his discoveries were often disputed. Despite the controversy that often surrounded him, Newton made astounding advances in his efforts to understand how nature worked. His legacy lives on through inventions such as microscopes, eyeglasses, telescopes, and cameras.

The first rule of becoming a good writer is simply to write. Awesome photos and engaging writing prompts encourage students to practice writing in a variety of genres, inspiring ideas that become springboards for authentic writing experiences. Instructional tips complete these valuable resources for aspiring writers.

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Presents a series of poems which pay tribute to the limitless worlds available through books, as characters plead for sequels, strut fancy jackets, and have a raucous party in the aisles after a bookstore closes for the night.

"Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of insects"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of sports"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of weather"--

"Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces Christmas traditions through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces different sports through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet.

Birthdays are full of streamers, balloons, and presents. Get ready to celebrate in C is for Cake!

"Introduces scary things through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

Pirates lived for treasure, danger, and adventure on the high seas. Explore the swash buckling world of pirates in A is for Arrr!

They''re cheap, easy to find, and often legal to buy-and they kill. Inhalants are everyday products that are an overlooked danger to kids and teens. Read Inhalants to learn more. Book jacket.

"Discusses the history, effects, and dangers of inhalants as well as addiction treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

This informative series teaches readers the facts about drugs.

Describes the physical characteristics, subgroups, habitats, and behavior of amphibians.

Introduces the characteristics and types of reptiles.

"Introduces cheerleading through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to cheerleading for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

An inventive poetry collection that shows the wild side of first- and second-graders at school. These 18 funny and imaginative poems observe students in their natural habitat and reveal their unusual behavior, crazy communication, and very healthy appetites. Whether they’re in the classroom, on the playground, or in the cafeteria, school brings out the animal in all of them. And if you look carefully as you turn the pages, you may even glimpse some of the wild side in yourself!

Using colorful images and rhyming text, introduces the characteristics that determine what is living and what is nonliving.

Introduces the topic of simple machines through the familiar tune Kookaburra. Summary provided by publisher.

Learn how plants and animals grow and live.

A collection of original, transportationthemed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

Tundras is a Capstone Press publication.

"A collection of original, pet-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publisher.

Coral Reefs is a Capstone Press publication.

Follows the life cycle of a sugar maple tree.

Follows the life cycle of the Shasta daisy.