Best Selling Books by Dana Meachen Rau

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The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Electricity and Magnetism, provides information on static electricity, electric current, magnets, and electromagnets

These series are designed specifically for children who are just learning to read. Each title provides and supports a winning approach to the efforts of early literacy. the books in What''s Cooking? explore the different kinds of food we eat.

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

From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21 she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending helped incite the French Revolution. And after much public outcry, in 1793 she quite literally lost her head because of it. Whether she was blameless or guilty is debatable, but Marie Antoinette remains woven into the fabric of history and popular culture.

For young readers, it''s important to understand how their body works and why they should take care of it with good food and exercise. This book teaches readers how their stomach takes the food they eat and begins the process of turning it into the nutrients their body needs.

Provide readers with a cool introduction to their bones and muscles. This book provides descriptions, photographs, and illustrations of these systems. Readers will learn about the roles that they play and the importance of taking care of one''s self.

Color photographs, charts, and illustrations help your readers understand the workings of the brain. Readers will be treated to a wealth of visual information and a compelling narrative.

See various uses of the number four in both English and Spanish.

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a frog''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it.

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a honeybee''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it.

Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this narrative text presents classic legends side by side with possible scientific explanations. Vivid images and a dynamic design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build vocabulary. Then, readers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist. When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican American family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. His public-relations approach to unionism and aggressive but nonviolent tactics made the farm workers'' struggle a moral cause with nationwide support. Along with Dolores Huerta, he cofounded the National Farmworkers Association. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a pig''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it.

This book teaches readers how the lungs fill with air and give the body the oxygen it needs to live and play.

A rebus book that follows the lifecycle of a butterfly.

"Introduces the tools librarians use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty dinners"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the geography, history, people, and culture of Iraq.

How did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America? Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. Today, Juliette''s organization continues to empower young girls, improve their self-esteem, and provide them with lifelong skills and a community of sisterhood. Learn more about this strong-willed woman in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!

These series are designed specifically for children who are just learning to read. Each title provides and supports a winning approach to the efforts of early literacy. the books in What''s Cooking? explore the different kinds of food we eat.

Describes in very simple terms the roles and functioning of the heart and blood.

Discusses the life of the self-made millionaire who made his fortune in the steel industry and is remembered for his generous donations that built libraries, universities, and research facilities.

A rebus book of a day in the life of an Orca whale.

Discusses traveling great distances into space and studying it while living there.

The What''s Inside Me? series takes readers on a journey through the body. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, this series in on point to bring to light curiosities about the body.

Identifies objects that inherently come in tens and lists other examples.

Follow the bad boys of rock and roll from their beginnings in London to their unparalleled success around the world. Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones on their journey to become the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world.

"A rebus book about a rabbit that finds dinner in a garden"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a basic introduction to rainbows, including how and when they are formed.

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a penguin''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, challenging readers to identify it.

"Identifies ovals in the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Identifies triangles in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text with rebuses show various items you find at a beach, such as sand, shells and waves.

"Provides a basic introduction to deserts, including geographical information and plant and animal life"--Provided by publisher.

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

Simple text with rebuses explores various objects to ride, such as a camel, a sled, and a train.

Describes landmarks and homes of the world.

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

This series, designed for children who are just learning to read, provides a winning approach that supports the efforts of early literacy.