Alicia Klepeis

Francisco looks out his bedroom window and thinks about his home back in El Salvador. He misses his friends and playing in the village's park. He wants to fly a kite near his new home in the U.S., but his mother can't afford one. "If Mam can't buy me a kite, maybe I can make one," he thinks. Picking up a bag, Francisco leaves the apartment in search of treasures that he can use for his project. He finds purple cellophane, a pile of string and a broken...

In Explore Makerspace! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 explore what it means to be an engineer. They discover how inventors use science, art, and math to create new and exciting structures, games, and more. Readers also learn how to set up their own makerspaces at home, using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies for their tinkering projects.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how cuttlefish use colors to camouflage themselves, hunt, attract mates, and warn off predators. Color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about cuttlefish, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery"--Provided by publisher.

"Hop, splash, and ribbit with frogs in this delightful little kids introduction to these amazing amphibians! Learn all about frogs, including their cool body parts, how they hunt, and where you can find them. Little kids will jump for joy over photos of red, yellow, green, and blue frogs and more as they explore: Where frogs live What they eat How frogs grow up How frogs communicate Other frog relatives And moreYoung readers will also find out why...

"Engaging images accompany information about Nepal. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about New Zealand. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Two sections of Earth's crust meet to form the Great Rift Valley in the middle of Ethiopia. Bordering the valley are some of Africa's most expansive highland areas, lending Ethiopia the nickname, 'the roof of Africa.' Discover the diversity of landscapes, people, and wildlife in this informative title for young readers."--