Best Selling Books by Dana Meachen Rau

Children realize the many ways in which they can share and do things together.

Discusses the sense of hearing and how it affects the body. The banging of drums bounces around your head, but how do you really hear them? Listen up to learn what happens to sound once it reaches your ear.

Learn about all the phases of the moon and what makes it shine at night.

Joy and Chip, who is blind, are siblings who enjoy a day full of play and imagination, sharing food and toys, and creating new games to play.

Discusses the sense of sight and how it affects the body.

Discusses the sense of smell and how it affects the body.

Presents a children''s book for early readers that describes the different kinds of clouds, how clouds are formed, how clouds make rain and snow, storm clouds, and more.

Describes the composition, surface features, and exploration of the sun, as well as its place in the solar system.

A boy compares himself to his friend Maria, who can make beautiful things, but Maria reminds him that he has talents she lacks.

An introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

A child thinks of ways to have fun while waiting for the bus, at the doctor''s office, and at other boring times during the day.

A young girl visits her uncle''s bakery with her mother and together they use all their senses to enjoy their visits.

As the seasons change, a family shares both fun and chores in their yard.

"Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship"--P. [1] of cover.

Provides a brief history of the game of chess as well as basic instructions for playing the game.

Discusses the sense of touch and how it affects the body.

Briefly describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moons, and efforts to study the planet Earth.

A scarecrow is too friendly to do the job for which it was made.

Discusses the sense of taste and how it affects the body.

Discusses the history of constellations, early astronomers, and the purpose of using constellations.

Explained the history and process to create Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

Organic food is good for you and for the planet. But if you''re thinking of revolutionizing your diet, you need to get the facts first. Learn about the benefits and challenges of an all natural, chemical free diet. Helpful tips, delicious organic recipes, and how to make the switch so much easier. Want to change the world? Now you can, one plate at a time.

Briefly describes the surface features, composition, moons and rings, and efforts to study the planet Saturn.

A rubber duck leaves his clean bathtub and has messy adventures outside.

Briefly describes the discovery, composition, planetary motion, moons, and efforts to study the planet Uranus.

A group of clowns prepares for, and presents, a circus act complete with seltzer, a tiny car, and a high wire act.

Provides facts, basic skills, and history of jump roping.

Provides an overview of Chinese cooking through recipes adapted for young chefs and includes basic information on food handling and kitchen safety.

The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the sun? This title explores how the sun was formed, wha

Discusses the history of space walks, the equipment and training needed, and the astronauts who walked in space.

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the garbage and pretend that it is a cave, car, house, and cage.

A boy recounts the many things in his life that he is responsible for.

Presents information learned by past and present observers of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and briefly describes the scientific missions that have been sent there.

Briefly describes the discovery, surface features, orbit, moon, and efforts to study the dwarf planet Pluto.

Brief rhyming text describes children at camp who use their feet to do a variety of things, from kicking a soccer ball to rollerblading.

A brief biography of Albert Einstein and his contributions to the worlds of science and physics.

Look down low and crawl around, to see things hiding on the ground.

Discusses the creation of the Harlem Renaissance, the African Americans in the spotlight there, and the legacy of future generations long after its heyday.

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with cupcakes"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a history of tops, step-by-step instuctions, and color illustrations that show how to play with things that spin.