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.

Learn about all the phases of the moon and what makes it shine at night.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison made history by spending eight days in Earth''s orbit, making her the first black woman ever to visit space. Twenty years later, Dr. Jemison is pushing space travel forward again with her 100 Year Starship Foundation. In this new True Book series, readers will join Dr. Jemison as she guides them on a tour of our solar system and explains how astronomers have used technology to discover new stars and planets. Key Features: Engaging text provides insights into space exploration from legendary astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Timelines illustrate the ways our knowledge of space has changed over time Glossaries explain difficult scientific terms in a way that makes them easy to understand Eye-catching images give readers an up-close look at the far reaches of space Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a party coming up? Use this book to create fun and unique crafts to give to your guests. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently.

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.

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

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores different varieties of pizza"--Provided by publisher.

The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the sun? This title explores how the sun was formed, wha

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Handmade, customized bracelets are a great way to show your friends how important they are to you. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently.