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Lisa J. Amstutz
Quad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how…
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BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed…
Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text…
Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honour Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy…
Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed…
Lisa J Amstutz
Readers follow easy instructions on starting sunflower seeds indoors and then moving them to a garden outdoors. How to harvest sunflowers seeds and how to turn the flower into a…
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"From owls that live underground to penguins that build their nests in bat poop, these endangered birds are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible birds that need our…
"From sharks with oddly shaped heads to fish that look like they have hands, these endangered fish are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible fish that need our…
"From salamanders with lots of frills to squirmy creatures that look like worms, these endangered amphibians are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible amphibians that need our help…
Readers follow clear instructions and photos to grow their own basil plant. An easy recipe for a salad and a simple explanation of how plants grow are included at the…
How to plant and care for a bean plant is described in simple steps accompanied by clear photos. How to harvest the green beans and the science behind plant growth…
Step-by-step instructions and paired photographs show readers how to grow and care for a tomato plant. A recipe along with a simple explanation of plant growth furthers learning.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if scientists could change or control atoms, the smallest building blocks of the universe? Examine the science of nanotechnology with simple language and…
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Discover how scientists are using extremely low temperatures to save lives. Explore the theories behind cryobiology in this high-interest book that uses simple language and striking photos to engage even…
Why do tigers have stripes? How do their claws help them hunt? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about tigers’ habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior…
All valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye. While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth’s…
Tweet! Tweet! Birds make fun pets. Some are small and some are tall. Some are colourful and some have crests. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behaviour and abilities…
Early readers will discover fields of wheat, corn, potatoes and other crops in Plants on the Farm. Vibrant photos and levelled text work together to introduce children to common crops…
In this book, early readers will be fascinated to find out more about the different animals you might find on a farm. They’ll find out where milk and eggs come…
Machines on the Farm shows early readers some common farm vehicles, including tractors, planters and combine harvesters. Bright photos combine with the levelled text to explain the jobs they do…
All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth’s crust forms others. To…
All caves are underground, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye. Water forms some caves, while volcanic lava forms others. Some have waterfalls, while others have…
It’s fall, and it’s time to visit the apple orchard! Take a close look at apple trees, learn how to pick apples, and have some fun pressing apples too. Through…
It’s fall, and it’s time to visit a nature center! Take a close look at nature, learn how to take care of the environment, and have fun doing some nature…
It’s fall, and it’s time to go to a harvest festival! Learn about harvests, see the food and treats, and have some fun celebrating too. Through playful text and beautiful…
Hot or cold? Young readers will learn how scientists use thermometers to observe and measure temperature.
Simple text and full-color photographs introduce mourning doves –
Despite their size, praying mantises are fierce hunters. Their life cycle and habits are just as fierce. Appeal to young children’s fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and…
Give young nature explorers and zoologists an exciting way to learn about the habitat, hunting features, and behaviours of this carnivorous feline by following it throughout one day. A step-by-step…
How heavy is it? Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight.
Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to giraffes living in the wild of Africa –
Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of ants –
Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers…
Presents an introduction to the Christmas holiday and discusses its traditions, including decorating, exchanging presents, caroling, and attending church.
Honeybees buzz from flower to flower. Everything they do helps the hive. Appeal to young children’s fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text, and bright, close-up photos. All Little…
