New Releases by Laura Purdie Salas

Follows the life cycle of the Shasta daisy.

Bossy scarecrows, three-headed zebras, and mysterious school lunches, it''s all in the world of poetry. Striking photos pair with well-crafted wordplay in these themed introductions to rhyme and rhythm. Poems in various forms celebrate everything from sitting in class to sailing through space.

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

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

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

Describes rain forests and the animals and plants found there.

Examines what lives in the ocean and gives answers to many different questions children may have.

Be creative with drawing, painting, stamps, or doodles on pages with your favorite photographs.

This series provides a different look at community workers through lively text and vibrant illustrations. Young children can explore the captivating world of life in their communities with predictable text and fun facts--a perfect choice for read-alouds.

Examines the wide variety of life that exists in the ocean.

Examines wetlands and what makes them one of Earth''s treasures.

How does that work? Why? These fun science books answer kids'' questions about the world around them--and encourage them to ask more.

Color illustrations and simple text describe deciduous forests and the animals that live in them.

This book describes the range of sizes found in small animals, such as bee hummingbirds, dwarf geckos, and Kitti''s hog-nosed bats, and large animals, such as whale sharks, saltwater crocodiles, and African elephants.

Discusses how different animals eat.

Discusses the many ways that different animals hibernate.

Discusses the migration habits of different animals.

Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Phillis Wheatley, the colonial slave who became one of America''s first black poets.

Come explore the Great Outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts will learn about the equipment they need, the techniques to employ, and the conservation measures that will ensure a great adventure.

Filled with terrible struggles and tremendous gains, these books help readers understand the "Second Revolutionary War," feel the sorrow and suffering along the Trail of Tears, applaud the women suffrage movement, and more.

Discusses events leading up to the removal of the Cherokee Native Americans from their homelands, hardships faced on the Trail of Tears, challenges of the new territory in Oklahoma, and the Cherokee nation today.

Explains why forest fires occur and describes the techniques used to fight forest fires, the damage they inflict, their role in the the natural cycle of a forest, and some famous forest fires.

More than 3 million people in the United States will be homeless this year. More than 1 million of them will be children. Who becomes homeless and why? What is it like to live without a place to call home? And what can you do to help? -- Back cover.