Best Selling Books by Dana Meachen Rau

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

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.

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

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

"Learn how to make your writing better and more interesting."--Provided by publisher.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In For Real? children at the emergent level explore the real stories behind these mythical creatures and expand their skills as independent readers.

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.

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

Exploring legends from across the globe, this narrative text presents the story of the mermaid, offering possible scientific explanations for the myths. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary helps build vocabulary. A broad spectrum of ideas encourages critical thinking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two best friends ponder over and partake in summer''s seemingly endless possibilities. There''s fun to be had at the sunny shore, fireworks to watch, and amusement parks to visit. This Step 1 story has big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, and picture clues.

A rebus book that follows the lifecycle of a butterfly.

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

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

Helps to cement the number two in young readers by showing different things that add up to two.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Photographs and simple words describe the fun things that can be done on a picnic.

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.

Provides a history of card games, step-by-step instuctions, and color illustrations that show how to play several card games.