Most Popular Books by Carmen Bredeson

"Provides an up-close look at kangaroos for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an up-close look at giraffes for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a simple description of how astronauts aboard a space shuttle perform everyday activities such as eating, drinking, and sleeping.

An introduction to the land and people of the state of Texas.

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange sea creatures"--Provided by publisher.

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

"A close-up look at tarantulas for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

Sometimes inventing can be sweet. Author Carmen Bredeson explores the creation of everyone's favorite cookie this book. Readers will find out about Ruth Wakefield, the Toll House Inn, and the invention of the chocolate chip cookie.

The smoke could be seen for miles. Closer to the inferno, lives and property were being lost and creating chaos for families. Author Carmen Bredeson gives us an in-depth account of the monster fire that swept through this drought-ridden city. Full-color photographs give the reader a vivid view of this gripping tale of survival and destruction.

"Learn about wildflowers such as: goldenrod, dandelions, black-eyed susans, and forget-me-nots"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about trees using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

Cute baby animals live in all parts of the world, even at the seashore. Readers meet baby harbor seals, puffins, walruses, and more. Young readers will adore these easy-to-read books filled with stunning and engaging photographs that support the text.

"Read about bugs like ants, crickets, and ladybugs"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of writer Stephen King that describes his era, major works, and life.

"Provides an up-close look at orangutans for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about different types of rocks like lava bombs, geodes, hoodoos, and moon rocks"--

Snow donuts? Animal rain? Ten-story waves? Can it really be true? Readers learn about some weird and wonderful weather.

Why are they called poison dart frogs, anyway? Readers will learn the answer to this question and more in this exciting book. Colorful, up-close photographs of these beautiful, tiny frogs in their native habitats give readers a stunning view of these fascinating creatures.

Fried crickets? Rose petal soup? Seaweed in ice cream? Can it really be true? Readers find out as they learn about some weird and wonderful food.

Moon lava? Planets with no ground to stand on? Can it really be true? Readers find out as they read and learn about the weird and wonderful world of space.

"Read about some of the strangest animal homes on the planet, and the animals that live in them"--

A sneeze that travels 100 mile per hour? A person makes over four cups of spit in a day? Can it really be true? Readers find out as they learn about the weird and wonderful human body.

This pocket nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common seashells by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of them. Readers will be excited to start naming the shells they may have seen before.

Takes a close-up look at the great white shark. Includes subject-specific vocabulary words with pronunciation and definitions.

"Learn about nine different types of butterflies including: monarchs, viceroys, and giant swallowtails"--Provided by publisher.

Start exploring. This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers will learn how to identify many common birds by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the animal in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the birds they see in the world around them.

How far away is the Sun? What is the Sun made of? How big is the Sun? Why is it important to life on Earth? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore the Sun.

What is the Moon made of? Who has been to the Moon? Why does the Moon change shape? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore the Moon.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about alligators.

Describes the physical characteristics of boa constrictors, and how these features help the boa survive.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about salamanders.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.

Discover what life is like for astronauts in space—what they eat, how they sleep, how they work, and much more!

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Why is Earth the only planet in the solar system that has life? Why are there four seasons? What causes the weather? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore Earth.

What is a star? Why are stars different colors? What is a constellation? Who studies the stars? Discover the answers to all these questions and more as you explore the stars.

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics of African elephants, and explains how these characteristics help elephants live in the climate they do.

How do lizards climb so high? Why do some lose their tails? Carmen Bredeson answers these questions for young readers as they explore the world of lizards. This easy-to-read science book fills a need for nonfiction science readers while entertaining students with stunning color photos and fascinating facts.