Best Selling Books by Dana Meachen Rau

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.

This guidebook describes the function of the heart and blood. Readers are treated to vibrant photographs, illustrations, and other visual content that supports this fascinating text.

Provides brief passages for children to read which employ the verb "dig" in different forms and contexts.

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.

"Identifies things that inherently come in threes and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the tools doctors use in their work.

Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major industry in the American South, and Stowe worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves head north towards freedom. The publication of her book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book’s emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured the nation’s attention. A best-seller in its time, Uncle Tom’s Cabin sealed Harriet Beecher Stowe’s reputations as one of the most influential anti-slavery voices in US history.

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

A brief biography of the personal life, military career, and controversial accomplishments of this legend in American history.

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

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

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

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

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.

"Discusses how people make sense of Earth by making maps and introduces globes, flat maps, and the idea of making borders"--Provided by publisher.

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

A rebus book about a frog and his home in the pond.

Rhyming text explores different things people can collect, such as blue ribbons, toy airplanes, and shells, that tell something about their collectors.

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

Easy to read text with rebuses explores the different kinds of animals veterinarians care for and help.

Provides clues about an animal''s physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, and challenges readers to identify it as a cat.

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

Easy to read text with rebuses explores things that can roll.

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

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

Young children love things that creep and crawl. Go, Critter, Go!, now available in a series with both English and Spanish text, offers a simple introduction to some of nature''s most intriguing, tiny creatures.

Simple text with rebuses introduces games and activities to enjoy in a park.

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

Easy-to-read text with rebuses explores how a lion spends his time, from hunting zebras in the tall grass to watching cubs play.

Easy to read text with rebuses explores the job duties of a grocer.

From research papers to poetry, students will be given many writing assignments over the course of their education. Through easy-to-follow text and clear examples, students will learn about the different types of writing assignments theyu0092ll receive and how to write each one. Activities will encourage students to extend their writing skills further. Fast facts and sidebars bring new insight into the task of writing, while the glossary reinforces new vocabulary. A Further Reading section inspires further research.

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

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.

Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet''s spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today. Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a series of tests, he was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. By age 15, he found himself the undisputed leader of six million people who were facing the threat of a full-scale war from the Chinese. After the defeat of the Tibetan national uprising in 1959, the Dalai Lama had to flee Tibet and went into exile in India. For nearly 50 years, he has aimed to establish Tibet as a self-governing, democratic state. In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts for the liberation of Tibet and his concern for global environmental problems. As the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama continues to spend his life working to benefit humanity and preserving Tibetan culture.

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

Simple text with rebuses explores things that float, from balloons and boats to penguins and soap.

Describes landmarks and homes of the world.

Writing skills are important. Not only can writing be used to convey a meaning, but it can also be a means of being creative. Here, readers will learn some of the skills they need to master creative writing. Activities and clear examples help encourage students to come up with their own ideas. Basic story elements are explained in detail, allowing readers to understand the functioning principals of narration, plot, characters, setting, and more. Full-color photos and exciting language make readers eager to try their own hand at writing. Fast facts and sidebars bring new insight into the task of writing, while the glossary reinforces new vocabulary. A Further Reading section inspires further research.

Simple text describes the coral reefs, including the plant and animal life.

Easy to read text with rebuses explores things that climb.