Dana Meachen Rau

This book includes ideas for turning common household items into a variety of interesting and creative crafts. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate...

Examines the life of the nineteenth-century author famous for the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which denounced slavery and intensified the disagreement between the North and South.

Describes the life of Marie Antoinette, including her childhood in Austria, her lavish lifestyle, and the Diamond Necklace Affair.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the champion of an independent India and global icon of peace and freedom.

"Identifies common fire hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes characteristics and behaviors of ladybugs"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie is chilly all over and needs a hug to warm him up.

"Describes characteristics and behaviors of spiders"--Provided by publisher.