New Releases by Dana Meachen Rau

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

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

A biography of Frederick Douglass, his life as a slave, his escape to freedom, his education, and his role in the anti-slavery movement.

Discusses the history of space exploration from the earliest astronomers to the astronauts of today.

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

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

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

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

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Jupiter.

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

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.

Introduces the history and symbolism of the famous New York City landmark, the Statue of Liberty.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

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

Compass Point Early Readers invite children into reading with delightful and engaging stories. This series was developed for children to read with parents or to build reading skills when starting to read independently. Children will learn frequently used words and phonics skills for decoding new words as well as comprehension strategies for using text and picture clues. Three levels offer increasingly more challenging text and concepts. Each book includes a note to parents by Gail Saunders-Smith, Ph.D.Level B -- is for the developing reader and has 32 pages of text. Sentences are longer and the emphasis is on repetition and word recognition. The text is based on familiar objects or situations. A word list as well as activities that reinforce the theme of the story are included in the back of each book.This book uses sound words to introduce readers to music and types of instruments. Using phonics to create the sound each instrument makes, each page adds another instrument and in the end forms an orchestra.

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

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

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

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

A brief biography of the scientist who twice received the Nobel Prize for her work with radium.

A child buys different colored balloons to brighten the lives of others.

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

Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!

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

Children use their hands for all kinds of things when they prepare for and go to a birthday party.

A snowman becomes bored with snow because it is not colorful enough.

Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.

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