Ruth Owen
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Get ready to discover a plethora of green goodies in this guide to baking for St. Patrick's Day! From shamrock cookies and rainbow layer cakes to fancy cupcakes and pistachio muffins, readers are shown the steps to make their own St. Patrick's Day treats to share with family and friends. Rules for kitchen safety and tips for measuring are included before any baking begins, and ingredient and equipment lists are provided at the start of each recipe....
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''These little eight-legged creatures are often the stuff of people's nightmares, but spiders are amazing animals that are essential for our world. In this book, spiders set out to convince their human doubters that they really aren't out to scare or harm people. In fact, they are far too busy weaving beautiful silk structures, hunting, keeping insect pests under control, and raising their young to want to frighten humans. Meet some weird and wonderful...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? . . . Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend-complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush up on dragon myths so you'll have plenty to talk about during...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Thanksgiving is known for its food, and readers discover plenty of recipes they can bring to Thanksgiving dinner in this guide to holiday baking. Cookies, brownies, and mini pumpkin pies-these are just some of the tasty treats readers learn to make with the help of clear steps that feature full-color photographs. Beginning bakers learn what they need to be safe and successful in the kitchen through text that focuses on safety, creativity, and the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Create! books edition.
Language
English
Description
"How do you feed a hungry unicorn that has stopped by for dinner? . . . Start with a carrot cake milkshake to serve your friend their favorite treat alongside an appetizer inspired by their famous horn. Then, feast on a rainbow veggie tart for the main course. When you're ready for dessert, whip up a batch of magical unicorn cupcakes. Yum! Don't forget to explore more about unicorn facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Readers won't find many tricks in this spooky guide to Halloween baking, but they will find plenty of treats! As readers make their own cookies, cupcakes, and delicious baked apples, they learn to think creatively and use their math skills at the same time. Measurements are explained clearly, steps are broken down simply, and lists of ingredients allow readers to prepare before each recipe. In addition, safety tips encourage readers to be smart in...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Young readers learn to identify and describe the parts of a plant in this guide to basic biology concepts that combines fact-filled text with suggestions for hands-on learning. This creative approach to a familiar topic includes activities that are clearly broken down to allow readers to develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Colorful photographs are presented alongside the main text, which supplements life science curriculum topics....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Create! books.
Language
English
Description
"What do you feed a hungry fairy that comes to dinner? A meal that is tasty for your guest and for you! Start your dinner with a fairydust frappe and a little fairy garden bread as an appetizer. For the main course, make a colorful noodle bowl that will drive your fairy friend crazy. Finish the meal with a mini dessert sized just for your guest. Don't forget to explore more about fairy myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal"--...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Life in the hedgerow was peaceful and good for Little Mouse and her babies. But one day, something big and noisy and smelly visits their world. The big, noisy, smelly thing leaves something behind. Sniff. . . Sniff . . . Little Mouse can smell something good. But suddenly, Little Mouse is slipping and sliding and tumbling and STUCK! When Little Mouse gets stuck in a discarded plastic bottle, there is no way to escape. As her babies grow cold and...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When people think about the relationship between plants and animals, they often only think about animals that eat plants. However, animals also help plants! They spread pollen and seeds, helping plants reproduce. These important interactions between plants and animals are explained with the help of achievable text that breaks down basic biology concepts such as reproduction and symbiosis. Colorful photographs present a variety of plants and creatures...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Readers find sweet treats to make for their sweetheart as they explore various Valentine's Day baking recipes. Chocolate, strawberry, and gingerbread are just some of the festive flavors that beginning bakers work with as they learn to get creative in the kitchen. Safety tips, measuring information, and lists of ingredients guide them along the way. In addition, the steps in each recipe are often accompanied by photographs to help readers visualize...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Readers investigate the beginner biology concept of plant reproduction in this guide to how plants make and spread their seeds. Detailed diagrams with clear labels present the plant parts involved and the process of fertilization, and the fact-filled text explains what seeds need to grow and how animals often play a big part in the process of making new plants. Full-color photographs enhance this life science learning experience, and activities encourage...
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"All around us Earth's rock cycle is in action. Wind and rain turn rocks to sand; dead leaves mix with rock particles to make soil; over millions of years, layers of sand and soil turn to sedimentary rock; beneath our feet in Earth's crust, extreme heat and pressure create metamorphic rocks; while lava bursts from volcanoes and cools to become igneous rock. This in-depth look at rocks and fossils gives students the chance to carry out investigations...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Photosynthesis is an essential beginner biology concept, and young readers are introduced to it in an accessible way as they discover how plants make their own food. The clear and focused text breaks down challenging topics using language that's easy for elementary readers to understand, and a glossary defines unfamiliar terms. Activities are also included to show readers that science is fun and the natural world is meant to be explored with care...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Self-defense is an important part of life in the natural world, and some plants have developed cool ways to keep themselves safe. Some, like cacti, have their own spikes and thorns. Others, like some nightshade plants, can poison animals -- and people -- who try to eat them. Readers discover these and other plant defenses as they independently explore the detailed text and accompanying diagrams. Clear labels and a helpful glossary allow readers to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What do you make when a mermaid comes for dinner? . . . Start with a fizzy underwater-themed lemonade and some cheesy seashell-shaped crackers. For the main course, cook up some fresh seaweed (green pasta!) and shrimp. Then, end it all with an ice cream dessert that will remind your mermaid friend of home. Don't forget to explore more about mermaid myths and tall tails so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal"--Provided by publisher....
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It's common knowledge that plants make their own food, but for some plants, that's not enough. They eat meat! Readers investigate meat-eating plants in this exciting guide to life science concepts such as adaptations, nutrients, and the relationship between carnivores and their prey. From exotic pitcher plants to the famous Venus flytrap, the accessible text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of meat-eating plants and the ways...
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