Ruth Owen
1) Milk!
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Cows create milk, in fact, approximately eight gallons of milk a day. This book explains the lengthy process of getting the milk from the cow to our refrigerator in the form of delicious dairy products like yogurt and ice cream. Colorful photographs accompany easy-to-follow text and create a journey for milk mustached readers as they explore some new aspects of farm life.
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Could a human being really come back from the dead to feed on human flesh and brains? If myths about zombies and other walking dead are just fictional stories, why have so many people claimed to have witnessed the return of the dead from the grave? What would it be like to become a zombie, and how can you tell if the person stumbling toward you with glassy eyes and outstretched arms is one of the living dead? In Zombies and Other Walking Dead, children...
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Decorating for Halloween can be just as fun as dressing up and going trick-or-treating-especially if it involves origami! Readers of this captivating guide follow step-by-step instructions to create their own special Halloween crafts. The paper projects can be displayed as decorations, given as gifts, or just held onto as keepsakes. Colorful photographs are shown alongside the text, giving readers an idea of what the origami model should look like...
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It's time to go all-in with art. Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes creating fun. Follow along to make five awesome art activities. Then, learn how artists everywhere are creating just like you!
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Anyone with a dog or cat suspects that a "ruff" or "meow" is a kind of communication, but are animals actually talking when they make these noises? This informative book answers that question with achievable text. Vibrant images and helpful photographs aid readers in acquiring new vocabulary, while thoughtful explanations encourage young zoologists to keep asking questions and looking for answers about the amazing animal world.
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Eek! Insects and spiders everywhere! Origami enthusiasts with a passion for tiny, many-legged creatures will love this guide to creating origami insects and spiders. Step-by-step instructions with examples of each fold make each project easy and fun, while accompanying photographs help readers visualize every step. As they craft, they'll learn fascinating facts about these itsy-bitsy critters. This hands-on approach to learning helps readers retain...
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Little Mouse and her babies live in the hedgerow. But one day, something big, noisy, and smelly visits their world and leaves something behind.
Sniff? Sniff? As Little Mouse investigates a tempting smell, she finds herself slipping . . . and sliding . . . and falling . . . and stuck!
She is trapped in a plastic bottle that was discarded by people in a car. How will she ever escape and make it home to her hungry babies? This important story...
9) Meat!
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Domesticated sheep are used for everything from clothing to wool rugs and carpets, and they are also an excellent protein-rich source of food eaten in countries all over the world. The easy-to-follow text in this educational volume takes readers through a day in the life of a real, working sheep farm. Readers will learn how sheep are cared for, what they eat, and how they eventually end up on our dinner plates.
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Demolition experts, or blasters, are responsible for safely demolishing buildings. They use explosives to make buildings fall down in the exact way they want. Find out more in Demolition Experts, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.
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Most reptiles aren't thought of as cute and cuddly, but when made out of paper crafts, it's a whole other story. This accessible introduction to origami reptiles is the perfect way for readers to slither into this peaceful craft. In addition to a plethora of step-by-step projects, this fun guide is stuffed with cool facts about Earth's reptiles. Readers will learn about these amazing creatures as they fold their own paper playmates and create a reptilian...
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The dry, dry desert has some fascinating animals-camels, foxes, scorpions, and more! In this detailed book, young crafters will learn how to use the art of origami, or paper folding, to create paper versions of some of these intriguing desert creatures. Projects are accompanied by fascinating facts about the animal in question. Clear illustrations show each step, with manageable instructions, so readers can create amazing animal art.
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The ancient art of origami is breathtakingly beautiful, but sometimes it makes novice artists feel like fish out of water! This accessible introduction to origami fish is the perfect way for readers to test the waters of this peaceful craft. In addition to a plethora of step-by-step projects, this fun guide is stuffed to the gills with cool facts about fish! Readers will learn about these amazing creatures as they fold their own paper playmates and...
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The first trick to baking successful St. Patrick's Day treats is to make them green. The second way to make excellent treats for this March holiday is to make enough to feed everyone at the party. Readers can find excellent St. Patrick's Day baking inspiration by paging through this book's many themed recipes. Step-by-step instructions guide both new and experienced bakers through the recipe, and a full-color photograph of each finished product shows...
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Could life-forms from other parts of the universe really travel all the way to Earth? If alien sightings are just fictional stories, why have so many people provided such similar accounts of encounters with extraterrestrials and their spacecraft? What would it be like to witness an alien or UFO from another world, and how can you tell if the object speeding across the sky has been sent by an advanced civilization to study--or even invade--our planet?...
16) Bread!
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Carb-loving readers will be amazed to find out how wheat turns into bread in this informative book that takes an undercover look at a wheat farm. There are numerous steps and hard work that come before we eat a slice of toast. These steps, which are explained in easy-to-follow language in this volume, span from planting to harvesting and will entice even reluctant readers to learn more about the food they eat every day.
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Readers discover a variety of red, white, and blue treats they can make for themselves in this guide to Fourth of July baking. Fun and festive recipes are broken down using clear steps that are depicted using full-color photographs to help visual learners. Beginning bakers are encouraged to explore their creativity in a safe and supportive way, with the help of safety tips, measuring guides, and lists of ingredients needed before starting each recipe....
18) Astronauts
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An astronaut is a person who lives and works in space. Up to six astronauts live and
work in the International Space Station as it orbits Earth. Find out more in Astronauts, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.
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There are millions of animals on this planet. Some fly with feathers, others swim under the sea. We use classification to keep them all straight. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid with comprehension....
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Marksmanship is a fun skill to develop, but it must be developed safely and responsibly. Both of those aspects of marksmanship are highlighted in this entertaining and educational guide. Young readers are introduced to a number of exciting DIY projects that allow them to practice their shooting skills. In addition to clear and focused instructions, important tips are included to ensure that each project is completed and used in an age-appropriate...