Claudia Martin

From the long, thin strands of spaghetti and the fat ribbons of tagliatelle to the short, spiral-shaped pieces of fusilli, ravenous readers learn all about Italian cuisine. Later on, they will put their knowledge to use with the sample recipes included in this book. After learning about pasta, they'll explore the world of pizza: an Italian dish and a popular American comfort food. Equipped with new skills and ideas for the kitchen, readers will be...

Cooking a meat-free meal doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it often provides opportunities to try things we may otherwise never have eaten. Readers will learn about tofu and tabbouleh, and all sorts of other fun ingredients and dishes that do not involve meat. Readers learn how to cook for a vegetarian, and learn tips for how to get enough protein into each dish. This book offers creative ideas for meat substitutes and resources for vegan options...

Introduces young readers to different types of emergency vehicles and the important work they are used for, including such unusual rescue vehicles as amphibious trucks and firefighting aircraft.

"For those with curious minds starting to take note of the world around them, the basic materials from which our planet is made raise a multitude of questions. What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, [this book] provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs."--Amazon.com.

Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems and more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book provides a colorful insight into the geology of our world.

Rocks unlock the secrets of the past; every layer tells a new story about how the world and its inhabitants have evolved over the millennia. Fantastic photographs and entertaining facts bring geology to life in this accessible, informative book.

Weather conditions decide whether we go out or stay in, and even what we need to wear, but for inquiring young minds, there are far more exciting things going on in our atmosphere than an occasional shower of rain. Lightning, blizzards, hurricanes, and hailstorms are all explained in My Little Book of Weather as well as our climate, the atmosphere, and how we predict the weather.

"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and awe-inspiring ideas with clarity and accuracy. Learn about an osprey's natural swimming goggles, how gentoo penguins can recognize the calls of their own chicks and how birds evolved from feathered dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher.

This technology focused STEAM kit explores the most amazing and awe-inspiring facts about rocks and fossils. Then get active with two different games; one involving geology with this stereoscope and a table top mounted LED light for great views of the collection of 12 rock samples, 9 fossils, and 12 minerals included with the kit.