Louise Nelson

"At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time...

"Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover...

Slime can be made out of edible ingredients, such as marshmallows and gummies. Text provides recipes on how to make edible slime, along with tips for making scientific observations during the creation process.

"We all know about slime's ooey, gooey qualities. What about its...crunch? . . . Readers will . . . [take] their slime-making skills up a notch by adding texture with foam beads, glitter, water beads, and even sand. Text provides recipes on how to make crunchy slime, along with tips for making scientific observations during the creation process. "--

From the moon landing to aliens visiting Earth, space is full of mysteries. But some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true space myths.

Everything has a life cycle, even the objects we use every day! Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass jars can all be recycled again and again. Follow the journeys of these objects to a recycling center and see how they find new lives. Recycling is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction...

Finish the fifth grade: Check!Start summer break: Check!Spend summer break with Tom and Gina: Wait! What?!When eleven-year-old Ryan Ericksen learns he'll be spending three months helping his aunt and uncle on their chicken farm, he thinks his whole summer break is ruined.No more playing video games or having super-soaker fights with his older brother. Nope. He'll be stuck on the eastern plains of Colorado with five hundred stupid, crummy chickens.Little...

"It's dandy to draw on a piece of paper. But what happens to that single-use item when you're finished with it? It can become something new again! Follow a piece of paper as it turns into wet pulp, dries onto huge rolls, and then is made into new paper to be used again. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go"--

"Glass can be great. But what happens to a glass jar when the food is all gone? It can become something new! Follow a glass jar as it is smashed to tiny pieces, melted and shaped into something new, and then reused and recycled all over again. Colorful photos paired with engaging illustrations bring the information to life, and a final quick quiz tests your knowledge before you go"--

Presents a brief explanation about Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday which is also known as Día de los Muertos, discussing traditions, food that is served, and more.