New Releases by Loreen Leedy

Go beyond the basics of botany with this introduction to the strangest, coolest things plants can do. You might already know that plants can turn light into food-- but did you know that some plants have to bend or climb to get to the light? Join Spike E. Prickles, the charistmatic cactus host of this book, to learn about all the incredible things plants can do. From wet swamps to dry deserts to the arctic tundra, plants have adapted in a wide variety of ways to survive in all kinds of environment. Bold photographs and bright illustrations highlight all sorts of surprising plant powers: defending themselves with sharp spines, regrowing from small cuttings, hiding from predators, surviving forest fires, and much more! Amazing Plant Powers is a fun, kid-friendly introduction to the wide, wild world of plants-- and why we need them. Includes a glossary of important terms, and suggestions for fun plant projects readers can try on their own.

An adorable guessing-game introduction to baby animals and their footprints! Who walks in the snow? A penguin chick! Who crawls to the ocean? A sea turtle hatchling! In this adorable introduction to animal tracks and habitats, young readers must guess which baby animals have made which footprints. Thirteen different species appear, including--in a final surprise--our own. Published simultaneously in hardcover.

An entertaining introduction to life on earth from amoebas to dinosaurs and small mammals.

Everyday activities come to a halt when an animal town loses its numbers.

Lucky for Jack, the giant he meets at the top of the beanstalk chasing him with a huge fork does not plan to eat him. He is more interested in nutrition than in devouring Jack. Using the USDA''s MyPlate nutrition model, the giant makes Jack a scrumptious meal. As he cooks, he teaches Jack about the food groups--grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy--and how much of each should be on Jack''s plate. Jack also learns that he should get plenty of exercise, which he does as he climbs back down the beanstalk.

\"Jack goes up the beanstalk, where he is greeted by a kind giant who cooks him a nutritious meal. He learns about healthy eating habits from the giant and his wife\"--

An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry.

This set of grade 1 math resources includes units on early number activities; operations and simple equations; story problem strategies; basic ten-structured concepts; ten-structured applications; comparisons and data formats; fractions, circle graphs, and clocks; money and 2-digit addition; analyze story problems; measurement.

Comical characters explain the basics, including the many forms energy can take. Readers can learn how energy changes from one form to another so that the Sun''s energy can end up in a lunch box and eventually in people''s muscles. Easy-to-follow diagrams show different ways energy can be harnessed. For a green look at the topic, the pros and cons of each form of energy are outlined, and tips on how to use energy sensibly are included. This high-voltage introduction to energy combines physical science and environmental science with fun.

Rufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he''s acting so crazy in this clever simile story. All night, he''s been sleeping like a log. When the sun rises, he feels as fresh as a daisy. In a story told entirely with similes, Rufus sneaks up and startles his friend Babette, and leads her on a wild chase through the woods. Perfect for teaching figurative language, this brightly-illustrated picture book includes the definition of a simile, as well as a brief introduction to idioms and cliches-- and examples on every page of different sayings and similes. Loreen Leedy''s zany illustrations depic the figurative sayings in literal ways-- a wooden fox sleeping like a log, a yellow and black striped sheep who''s as mad as a hornet-- to bring home the meanings of the expressions. Perfect for kids studying creative writing, or English language learners who may not be familiar with common but less literal sayings, Crazy Like a Fox will make readers happy as a clam-- and help them incorporate similes into their own writing.

Describes a trip to the red planet in the year 2106 by a group of young students and their team leader Dr. Lucas.

Brainstorm for ideas, get into some fascinating research, and explore art styles; it''s time to create a book! In no time at all kids can be off on a literary adventure that they can create as they go along. With the help of humorous characters, the experienced Loreen Leedy tells kids everything they need to do to become authors, illustrators, editors, and designers of their own fantastic books. She provides step-by-step instructions as well as tips for incorporating the wildest and most original ideas. This innovative book will inspire young authors and give them the practical information they need to reach new heights of creativity.

From mint, to pocket, to vending machine--tag along with George, a brand new quarter, and see how far a coin goes. With her signature bright, cartoony illustrations, Loreen Leedy explores American currency from the coins'' point of view. George starts his day at the U.S. Mint, but he''s soon swept away to a bank and dispensed, with a roll of his fellows, to make change at a grocery store. Again and again the quarter changes hands-- dropping into a vending machine, bouncing in a purse, slipping through a hole in someone''s pocket. At each transaction, the arithmetic is laid out to show how we add, subtract, and multiply money every day. Keen-eyed readers will notice the page numbers are represented in bills and coins, and the amounts pictured in each scene add up to the listed totals, aiding identification of different denominations of money. This funny introduction to cold hard cash also includes an author''s note about different kinds of currency through the ages, how to spot a counterfit bill, an introduction to the 50 States Quarters™ program, and a list of money-related vocabulary. Pocket change has never been so entertaining!

Introduces subtraction through the activities of animal students.

After learning about maps in school, Lisa maps all the favorite places of her dog Penny.

Family trees and the different kinds of relations. Glossary.

Lisa learns about the mathematics of measuring by measuring her dog Penny with all sorts of units, including pounds, inches, dog biscuits, and cotton swabs.

A group of aliens on a field trip visit each of the continents on Earth and learn about some of their unique features.

Animal students learn about addition from the world around them.

How do you turn one bag of candy into five? Find out in this frightfully fun multiplication story! Full of basic multiplication facts and funny Halloween-themed illustrations, Loreen Leedy''s 2 x 2 = Boo! is a perfect introduction to this important mathematical operation. Six cute, cartoony stories will teach young readers how to multiply from 0 to 5 in a memorable, kid-friendly way. Cute, clever, and just the right amount of creepy, this entertaining and educational title is a great fit for elementary school students brushing up on their math skills, or anyone who loves bats, vampires, and more Halloween candy. A multiplication table is included!

Dr. Quasar gives a group of children a tour of the solar system, describing each of the planets from Mercury to Pluto.

Discusses the different kinds of letters, the parts of a letter, and who can be a potential correspondent, and provides examples.

Animal students explore fraction problems and answers.

The members of the Monster Club discuss money and how to manage it.

Big Bear, Rabbit, and the other animals work hard to write, edit, and print their newspaper, \"The Furry News.\" Includes tips for making your own newspaper and defines a number of newspaper terms.

The dragons prepare a Halloween party complete with costumes, decorations, and appropriate food and activities.

A variety of performing animals introduce thirteen pairs of opposites such as first-last, hot-cold, and up-down.