New Releases by Laura Purdie Salas

A step-by-step guide to planning a career in writing for the educational market for children. Includes an introduction to understanding publisher catalogers and writing for series, sample query letters to publishers and many hints from the author''s extensive career in educational writing.

Water can be a . . . • Thirst quencher • Kid drencher • Cloud fluffer • Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.

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

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.

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 weather"--

"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 the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

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

Slam dunks, home runs, and touchdowns bring sports fans to their feet. Follow all the exciting action in S is for Score!

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

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.

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

Do you love sharp turns, blinding speed, and daring driving? Learn all about the fast paced world of racing in Z is for Zoom!

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!

Learn how plants and animals grow and live.

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.

What''s your favorite food? Summer-sweet slices of watermelon, sky-high bologna on rye, or ooey, gooey campfire s''mores? In this delicious collection of original poetry, fun is on the menu!

Tundras is a Capstone Press publication.

Planes, trains, and automobiles! From mushing sled dogs to crushing monster trucks, there are many kinds of transportation. This fun collection of original poetry features all your favorite ways to travel.