New Releases by Laura Purdie Salas

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.

Presents the life cycle of a mealworm.

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.

A collection of original, color-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.

No topic is off-limits in poetry. Whether you want to write poems that make people laugh out loud, gasp in surprise, or see things in a new way, this book is for you. Conquer the blank page and express your thoughts, feelings, and observations in the magical world of poetry.

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, school-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, weather-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.

Some people catch fish for money, while others go fishing for fun. Discover the different types of saltwater fish and how anglers reel them in.

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 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.

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

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

Examines deserts, what lives there and how things grow.

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

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 migration habits of different animals.

Discusses different types of animal homes.

Discusses behaviors of some different animals.

Discusses the many ways that different animals hibernate.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture and people of China.

Describes some of the different kinds of gloves that people wear.

Kidnapped from her home in Africa and sold as a slave in America, Phillis Wheatley defied the odds and became a published poet by age 14.

Learn about the different coats workers wear.