Best Selling Books by Laura Purdie Salas

Water can be a . . . • Thirst quencher • Kid drencher • Cloud fluffer • Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.

In rhyming text and illustrations explores some of the many things a leaf can be, from tree topper to rain stopper. Includes facts about leaves and a glossary.

You know the song ÒWhere Is Thumbkin?Ó Sing along with new words that explain the eight planets of our solar system.

Using colorful images and rhyming text, introduces the characteristics that determine what is living and what is nonliving.

Sing along with new words that explain how our planets water cycle works to the tune of "Pop goes the weasel."

Examines wetlands and what makes them one of Earth''s treasures.

What is the difference between a savanna and a prairie? How do grazers avoid hungry grassland predators? Trek across the landscape of this book and find out what makes grasslands one of Earth''s treasures.

Learn how plants and animals grow and live.

Introduces the topic of simple machines through the familiar tune Kookaburra. Summary provided by publisher.

Rocks may seem like boring objects--until you discover that rocks can spark a fire and glow in the dark. Through rhyming text and glowing illustrations discover how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.

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

Uses musical verses sung to the tune of "Clementine" to teach the six main categories into which animals can be grouped.

How does that work? Why? These fun science books answer kids'' questions about the world around them--and encourage them to ask more.

Various shapes vie for an important job at the library, but imperfect Line ultimately proves that being perfectly imperfect is the ideal qualification.

Sing a song of science! You know the song Home on the Range. Sing along with new words that explain the basic materials that make up our planet.

Learn about the five senses with a song set to the tune of ''I''ve been working on the railroad.''

"If you were the moon, what would you do? You''d spin like a twilight ballerina and play dodgeball with space rocks. Find out more in this lyrical list poem accompanied by ... illustrations"--

We all belong! You and I, we''re alike, / but we''re different too. / That''s not good. / That''s not bad. / It''s just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too! Rhyming verse by Laura Purdie Salas invites others to notice the diversity of our world and affirm that we all belong, just as we are. Bright illustrations by Carlos Vélez Aquilera feature a diverse group of children, playing and learning in an urban setting.

Toys, food, and other everyday household objects have wild adventures at night, while the humans in the house sleep, in this imaginative collection of 26 poems. What do the things in your home do when you''re asleep? They play, of course! In this compendium of poems by Laura Purdie Salas, everything from stuffed animals to clothing to writing utensils comes to life under the cover of night. An overdue library book searches for the perfect place to hide. A paper clip skydives with a tissue parachute. A fruit snack unrolls to create a tricky racetrack for toy cars. A hose unwinds and rolls around the yard before curling back up just before dawn. Accompanied by Angela Matteson''s beautiful acrylic-on-wood illustrations, this book will spark young readers'' imaginations and is a perfect choice for bedtime reading.

Planes, trains, and automobiles! From mushing sled dogs to crushing monster trucks, there are many kinds of transportation. This fun collection of original poetry features all your favorite ways to travel.

No topic is off-limits in poetry. Whether you want to write poems that make people laugh out loud, gasp in surprise, or see things in a new way, this book is for you. Conquer the blank page and express your thoughts, feelings, and observations in the magical world of poetry.

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

What''s your favorite food? Summer-sweet slices of watermelon, sky-high bologna on rye, or ooey, gooey campfire s''mores? In this delicious collection of original poetry, fun is on the menu!

Learn about the different gloves workers wear.

A collection of original, school-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

you gasp as I roar, my mane exploding, sizzling— lion of the sky! Haiku meet riddles in this wonderful collection from Laura Purdie Salas. The poems celebrate the seasons and describe everything from an earthworm to a baseball to an apple to snow angels, alongside full-color illustrations.

Follows the life cycle of the Shasta daisy.

"Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire poetry writing"--Provided by publisher.

Kidnapped from her home in Africa and sold as a slave in America, Phillis Wheatley defied the odds and became a published poet by age 14.

A collection of original, outer space-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

A collection of original, color-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

Explains why forest fires occur and describes the techniques used to fight forest fires, the damage they inflict, their role in the the natural cycle of a forest, and some famous forest fires.

Tundras is a Capstone Press publication.

Discusses the migration habits of different animals.

A collection of original, United States-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

Examines deserts, what lives there and how things grow.

How does that work? Why? These fun science books answer kids'' questions about the world around them--and encourage them to ask more.