Most Popular Books by Dana Meachen Rau

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.

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

Explains the phases of the moon, how it shines at night, and other facts about earth''s closest neighbor in space.

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

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

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.

A story for emergent readers about the many different ways to travel. Includes a word list.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introduces the geography, culture, and people of Mexico while describing popular dishes, including recipes for huevos racheros, guacamole, and flan.

Contains photographs, text, on the solar system.

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.

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

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.

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

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

A child buys balloons for others to brighten the lives of others.

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.