Lacey, Jane

Kids love activities of all kinds, and projects about plants are the perfect way to engage them in learning crucial curricular concepts such as adaptations, plant parts, photosynthesis, and germination. This beautifully designed volume introduces plant topics, clearly explaining the information learners need to know and the facts that will make them say, "Wow!" Then, step-by-step instructions encourage them to review concepts while completing a related craft or activity, such as creating a leaf stencil, making a plant growth chart, dissecting the parts of a flower, and much more. A final quiz allows reader to assess their understanding of plant facts.

Forces--those that push and pull on objects--are a critical concept in the elementary science classroom. For learners to truly understand this physics topic, they need to see forces in action. This well-designed book takes an up-close look at forces, exploring essential themes such as gravity, magnetism, and friction, through at-level and engaging text that leads into a related high-interest activity, such as making balloon rockets and hovercrafts as well as testing whether objects sink or float. Colorful images accompany both the main information and the step-by-step instructions.

It's astounding to think about how our lives would work without electricity. Luckily, we only realize the impact of electricity when the power's out! But this well-researched, at-level volume provides young scientists with an up-close look at electricity, exploring essential scientific topics such as batteries, circuits, conductors and insulators, electricity generation, and safety issues. After each topic's explanation, readers are invited to complete a related activity, through step-by-step instructions, including making a lemon battery, building an electroscope, constructing a wind turbine, and much more. A final quiz allows reader to assess their understanding of electricity facts.

"A new baby in a family can be . . . tough for young people to deal with. This . . . book guides readers through understanding that situation. Problems are presented in an accessible way and then resolved with helpful and realistic tips"--Provided by publisher.

"Divorce can pose many hardships for a child. At times, they may feel like they have to choose between their parents, or they may feel like they are to blame for some of the issues within their family. This . . . book helps readers navigate this tough situation and understand that they are not at fault for the difficulties they, or their parents, are going through"--Provided by publisher.

"Growing up can be a tough thing to navigate. Bullying can make it even tougher for young people. This . . . book teaches readers how to . . . deal with bullies and make sure they don't give in to peer pressure to bully others"--Provided by publisher.

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision and find out about and understand racism. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of racism problems from a girl who is being left out because she is Muslim to the new boy in school from another country who is struggling to fit in. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations.

"When a child's parent remarries, that child gains a new parent, and often, new siblings. This can be a wonderful thing, but it can also come with its own unique set of challenges. This . . . volume is designed to help readers navigate and learn from these challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"Death is difficult to deal with at any age, but for children who are handling it for the first time, it can be extra tough. This . . . book will help young readers learn to navigate this type of situation. Whether it is a friend, family member, or acquaintance who has passed away, readers will learn [some] . . . ways to handle death through the help of . . . stories and . . . illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

Helps young readers learn to navigate the death of a loved one, whether it is a friend, family member, or acquaintance. Readers will learn the best ways to handle death through the help of relatable stories with practical advice.