Dana Meachen Rau

Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.

Introduces readers to the history of hair and different ways to braid it, including French braiding, fairy braids, and the wavy seashore braid.

Describes how mountains, canyons, and other landforms were made and discusses how the forces of nature have changed the appearance and structure of the land. Includes a map indicating the location of natural landforms, color photos, a quiz, a glossary, and an index.

Rhyming text explores the many options that summer presents to two best friends, from swimming in a pool versus swimming in the sea, to wearing flip flops versus going barefoot.

From the time he was a little boy, Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying bout how he turned his dream into realityand how his incredible drive, determination, and talent took him all the way to the moon.

An introduction to clouds that explains what they are and how they form, the different types, how they affect the weather, and more.

"Learn how to create a variety of fun papier-mache crafts with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this book"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the tongue, its function, and how it works with the brain to help you tell how different things taste.

Printmaking can be used to decorate or enhance all kinds of objects, from posters to playing cards. With this book, crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers...

Feathers are not just for birds! This book includes a variety of ideas for using them in decorating your hair. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate...