Owen, Ruth

"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago"--Provided by publisher.

"From salamanders to toads, amphibians are some of the most interesting animals on Earth! Some are brightly colored to stand out; some are brown or green to blend in. Some lay eggs; some give birth to live young. This book serves as an excellent introduction to the different kinds of amphibians--and contains an origami folding activity to accompany each!"--.

"There are thousands of kinds of reptiles on Earth. From the huge saltwater crocodile to the slow-moving tortoise, they can look quite different. However, they do share some features that cause them to be classified together. Readers learn what these features are as well as other fascinating facts about reptiles--all while creating fun origami animals! Each section of the book highlights a kind of reptile and is accompanied by a step-by-step guide on how to create it out of paper. Readers get creative, learn science, and embrace STEAM with this colorful title""--.

"Some mammals, like dolphins, swim. Others walk, like people! But only one kind of mammal flies--the bat! This book is full of information about this amazing animal group for young readers to discover. From the characteristics of what makes a mammal a mammal to life cycles, the main content introduces important science curricula concepts. But nothing livens up science content like activities! Each section highlighting an animal also includes an origami project to create it. The instructions are complete with pictures of each folding step along the way"--.

"There's no better way to learn about science than by doing hands on activities. And origami is a unique choice! In this book, readers learn all about how insects and spiders are classified, including the features each group shares, like how many legs they have. Short sections follow, inviting readers to learn more about certain insects and spiders as well as complete a guided origami folding project to create a ladybug, grasshopper, and more! The bringing together of animal classification and origami will make for a science and art lesson readers won't soon forget!"--.

"From tiny hummingbirds to huge ostriches, birds can be big, small, and all the sizes in between! There are more than 10,000 different kinds of birds, making it classification of "bird" incredibly diverse. In this book, readers understand what makes a bird a bird, from having wings to hatching from an egg. Each section is accompanied by an origami project that guides readers through making a chick, bald eagle, parrot, and more. Each step of folding includes a picture of what the reader must do and a written description."--.

Provides color illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making six Easter origami projects.

"From shamrocks to leprechauns, many symbols are associated with St. Patrick's Day. With the help of this guide, readers learn how to fold their own St. Patrick's Day origami depicting some of these festive symbols. Each project features step-by-step instructions and colorful images to help support readers of many levels. By the end of a project, readers can feel accomplished and proud of their artwork, which can be held on to as a keepsake, given as a gift, or used as a decoration"--Publisher.

From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!.

"Why do racing cyclists crouch low over their handlebars to go faster? Why do you fall back down when you bounce on a trampoline? And why does the refrigerator door close as if it's being pulled by something invisible? The answer is forces. Gravity, friction, gears, pulleys, levers, and magnets are all explored in this title"--Publisher.