juvenile literature

"The French are known for their cuisine, and readers are introduced to the basics of French cooking in this accessible collection of recipes paired with fun facts. Readers explore the culture of France through its food, learning about important French holidays, daily life in France, and the connection between geography and cuisine along the way. Maps and vibrant photographs of incredible dishes fill the pages as part of the charming design. In addition, readers are invited to try their hand at making French food for themselves by following simple instructions, along with handy guides for measuring and safety tips"--Amazon.

This exciting book explores Caitlin Clark?s rise to basketball superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Clark?s biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Clark?s major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

"Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life? Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you?ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This book will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past. This book features the following: 12 inspirational sports stories of your favorite athletes; Quotes from each of the athletes on what their struggles meant to them personally; New information that largely goes untold when talking about each athlete; Remarkable illustrations of each athlete throughout the chapters. This book celebrates the history of sports by highlighting not only some of the greatest athletes of all time but also the struggles that made them who they are today. It focuses less on the accomplishments of the athletes on the field or the court, but the journey to their success and how that can inspire your child in the classroom and in life. We leave no sport untouched as we drift between popular sports like basketball and football into the more unheralded sports like track and field and boxing. If nothing else, your child will have a greater appreciation for the history of sports and learn about some new icons of their day. For every parent, this book gives you the opportunity to teach life lessons to your child in a new light. You can use this book as the background for larger life talks about perseverance and commitment. You can use these athletes as examples of people who beat the odds to become the famous athletes they became." --.

Presents a guide to dog breeds covering topics such as body types, features, coloring, and care. Also includes information on working dog species, special features on dog behavior, trivia, and designer breeds. Features close-up color photographs and detailed illustrations.

"What do you do with a failed product? Make it a best-selling toy! Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success"--.

"Genetic engineering-the rearranging of bits of DNA-has helped crops survive droughts and decreased the need for pesticides. It has helped make the production of human insulin possible for people with diabetes. And many in the field are seeking even more treatments and cures for a variety of diseases. Those interested in a career in genetic engineering or just wondering more about how the process works will find lots of interesting information in this accessible text supported by informative photographs and images, enlightening sidebars, and truly fascinating fact boxes"--.

"Charlie the Sleuth, one of the greatest art detecticves, is hot on the trail of a master art forger. His forgeries can't be distinguished from the original works of art. Or can they? Fortunately, Charlie know most famous works of art like the back of his hand and he quickly discovers that the forger has made a few mistakes. Can you find them too?"--[P.4] Cover.

Introduction to some of the characteristics, events, and activities of the month of December.

"Egg to tadpole to frog. An elegant, beautifully illustrated life cycle science book for new readers"--.