New Releases by Ruth Owen

From shamrocks to leprechauns, many symbols are associated with St. Patrick’s Day. With the help of this guide, readers learn how to fold their own St. Patrick’s Day origami depicting some of these festive symbols. Each project features step-by-step instructions and colorful images to help support readers of many levels. By the end of a project, readers can feel accomplished and proud of their artwork, which can be held on to as a keepsake, given as a gift, or used as a decoration.

Cards and gifts made with love are popular parts of Valentine’s Day, and readers have fun making these tokens of their affection with the help of this guide to Valentine’s Day origami. By following simple steps and looking at visual examples, readers are able to make hearts, roses, and cards by folding paper into beautiful shapes. Each project features a helpful materials list and fun facts about the symbols and objects being made and why they’re a special part of this holiday. The encouraging and conversational tone takes the stress out of making the perfect Valentine’s gift for loved ones.

Readers are sure to have a frighteningly fun time making Halloween crafts when they follow this spooky guide to origami. Witches, ghosts, and black cats are just some of the fun paper folding projects to be found. Readers can even make their own chilling monster claws! The step-by-step instructions are supplemented by helpful visual examples, and important tips and materials lists help readers prepare for their projects. Fun facts about Halloween are also included, making this both an educational reading experience and an artistic adventure.

Cards and gifts made with love are popular parts of Valentine’s Day, and readers have fun making these tokens of their affection with the help of this guide to Valentine’s Day origami. By following simple steps and looking at visual examples, readers are able to make hearts, roses, and cards by folding paper into beautiful shapes. Each project features a helpful materials list and fun facts about the symbols and objects being made and why they’re a special part of this holiday. The encouraging and conversational tone takes the stress out of making the perfect Valentine’s gift for loved ones.

Readers are introduced to the sneaky world of spies in this hands-on guide to espionage. From secret codes to invisible messages, they’re able to create and use impressive superspy tools all on their own. Clear and focused instructions, along with safety tips, allow readers to independently tackle each project. In addition, lists of materials are provided before each activity so readers can prepare for their various missions, and vibrant photographs appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. This high-interest topic is sure to be a big hit with superspies-in-training and DIY superstars!

Christmas and Hanukkah light up the winter with festive celebrations, and readers learn how to add to the fun with their own origami crafts. This multicultural guide to popular holidays introduces readers to a variety of paper folding projects, including Christmas cards, Santa Claus, a menorah, and a dreidel. Clear, step-by-step instructions with visual examples help readers master each project, and helpful tips and materials lists ensure they’re prepared before they begin. In addition, fun facts about the history behind these holidays are presented throughout, allowing readers to learn as they play.

"In the middle of the big city, there was a tired, ugly place that made Mr. Green feel very sad." So begins this uplifting and charming story of the magic that can happen when young people, older people, and plants come together. Mo has lost his father. But as he helps his neighbor Mr. Green create a beautiful garden in an abandoned, forlorn space in the city, a smiley feeling grows inside Mo and he learns that a garden can be a very good place to remember people we''ve lost. As the two friends grow their garden, readers will also discover: • How being in nature is good for our mental health • How intergenerational friendships are important • The importance of rebuilding ecosystems and making places for wildlife • How plants grow, including vegetables • The importance of planting trees • How soil is a living thing that needs to be nurtured The story is told with beautiful artwork created from collage and pencil drawings.

One of the most popular questions of childhood remains confounding even to some adults: Why is the sky blue? This vibrant and informative volume presents a carefully crafted answer through achievable and age-appropriate text. Inviting images and fun photographs support the appealing content. Readers of all levels will be motivated to become inquisitive about other aspects and occurrences in the natural world around them.

Plastic pollution is one of the most damaging environmental issues we face today. And no one is more passionate about solving this problem and protecting our world than kids! This new title in the Get Started With STEM series gives young science enthusiasts all the information they need to investigate and do their part to help solve this problem now and for the future. Packed with facts, discussion topics, imaginative ideas for activities, experiments, and investigations, this book will have students eager to use their science skills and knowledge to tackle plastic pollution head on.

Two heavily armed fighters face each other in the Colosseum of ancient Rome. They are about to take part in the deadliest sport the world has ever known. Only one man will leave the arena alive. This is the brutal world of the Roman gladiator.

Plastic pollution is one of the most damaging environmental issues we face today. And no one is more passionate about solving this problem and protecting our world than kids! This new title in the Get Started With STEM series gives young science enthusiasts all the information they need to investigate and do their part to help solve this problem now and for the future. Packed with facts, discussion topics, imaginative ideas for activities, experiments, and investigations, this book will have students eager to use their science skills and knowledge to tackle plastic pollution head on.

When you eat food, the muscles in your throat push it down a tube called the esophagus. Food moves from the esophagus to the stomach, where it is broken down. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Eat, a My Body title. Each title in the series introduces readers to the ways in which their body senses things, grows, and interacts with the world around them.

Inside this book, meet 12 insects that take “home sweet home” to a whole new level. From maggots that wriggle and crawl through blocks of cheese to the tiny bloodsuckers that set up home on our pets, every page is packed with truly unbelievable facts. Perfect for reluctant readers, these books deliver life sciences in the creepiest, yuckiest way possible!

Our TV screens are filled with terrifying images of the walking dead. However, people have been frightened of zombies long before movies and TV shows. This book uncovers the blood-curdling history of the undead—from Viking draugar to dancing Tibetan corpses to medieval revenants that crawled out of the ground, spreading plague and death. This fascinating new title introduces zombie fans to a horrifying host of zombies, both past and present. Packed with gruesome, spine-chilling details, the book takes readers from lurching Ro-langs in Tibet to zombies in 20th century America. Love zombies? Then lock the doors and dare to investigate Zombies Through the Ages!

Imagine looking out your window and seeing a horde of moaning, rotting zombies lumbering your way. What would happen if a mysterious virus were to suddenly sweep through your town, turning people into crazed flesh-eaters? Where would be the safest places to hide? And what should you pack in your zombie survival kit? This fascinating new title gives zombie fans all the information they need to navigate and survive a zombie apocalypse. Packed with gruesome, spine-chilling details, the book takes readers on a journey of survival. Love zombies? Then lock the doors, hunker down, and dare to witness a Zombie Apocalypse!

Specially created to support early years teaching, this beautiful new words and pictures book is perfect for children learning to read. As young readers turn the pages, they will have lots of opportunities to: practice counting 1 to 20; understand more or less; practice adding and subtracting; solve problems including doubling, halving, and sharing.

What is there to do with a closet bursting with outgrown clothes, a toy chest brimming with old playthings, and drawers overflowing with forgotten knickknacks? How about a yard sale! With a little hard work, readers can find new homes for the belongings they�ve outgrown - and fill their pockets in the process! Readers will learn valuable lessons throughout this engaging book, such as how to let go of things they no longer need and the value of a good work ethic. They�ll gain skills in communication, organization, and money management, all while having fun!

Hop, plop, splash! Welcome to the world of amphibians! These cold-blooded creatures come in crazy shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers of this fantastic guide to the ancient art of origami will learn all about amphibians as they craft. Step-by-step instructions help budding origami enthusiasts follow along with ease while accompanying photographs demonstrate each fold, ensuring accessibility and fun. Readers will find this ancient art form both peaceful and playful, and the hands-on approach to learning will help them retain interesting science facts while having fun. They�ll love creating a whole collection of paper amphibians!

The ancient art of origami is breathtakingly beautiful, but sometimes it makes novice artists feel like fish out of water! This accessible introduction to origami fish is the perfect way for readers to test the waters of this peaceful craft. In addition to a plethora of step-by-step projects, this fun guide is stuffed to the gills with cool facts about fish! Readers will learn about these amazing creatures as they fold their own paper playmates and create a pondful of their own beautiful fish! Full of interesting information and accessible projects, this guide will make a splash in any library!

Behind every business is a passionate person with a big idea. Anyone can turn their interest into a product or service with a good work ethic and some guidance! Ambitious readers will gravitate to this awesome guide to business building. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs give young entrepreneurs the basic skills that go into any successful business. Incredible ideas and tips are springboards for readers� creativity. They�ll create a unique business while learning valuable life skills, such as communication, money management, organization, and commitment. Accessible, fun, and rewarding, this book is the perfect guide to business success for young entrepreneurs.

From weather and day length, to plants and animals, in this title, readers will investigate how the world around them changes as the seasons change. With activities such as recording temperatures and going on seasonal scavenger hunts, students will be challenged to observe and analyze the changing of the seasons.

If a tree is a living thing, does that mean a wooden table is alive? If a cat is alive because it can run and chase a toy, does that mean a robot is a living thing because it can move? In this title packed with fun challenges, readers will consolidate their understanding of living, non-living, and things that used to be alive.

In this book, readers will get the chance to learn about their senses as if they were scientists! They will discover how their senses work and learn lots of fascinating facts about their eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin. In this age-appropriate introduction to the topic, readers will get to investigate and challenge their own senses!

In this title, readers will investigate materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass, rock, and wool) and everyday objects using science. What are sneakers, soccer balls, coins, soda cans, and even skyscrapers made of? What properties make different materials suitable for different jobs? And how are paper, steel, glass, and rubber made?

In this book, readers will discover all about the basic structure of plants and the jobs that roots, stems, leaves, and flowers do. Packed with information about wild and garden plants, this title gets readers investigating how plants take in water, make food with their leaves, and produce seeds. Students will even get to go on scavenger hunts to find out all about leaves, tree bark, and colorful flower petals.

In 1996, archaeologists made an incredible discovery—a huge, ancient burial place in the Western Desert of Egypt. As the team worked at the site, they discovered mummies encased in gold, jewels, coins, and jars that once held wine. What have archaeologists learned about life in ancient Egypt by studying the mummies? What secrets have the artifacts buried in the tombs revealed? And could it be possible that more than 10,000 ancient Egyptian mummies are buried in the valley?

How does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? What does a tiny sunflower seed need to grow into a tall yellow flower? In this title, readers will investigate how plants grow and how they disperse their seeds. They'll also discover that many of the foods we eat are seeds!

Thereu0092s more to making St. Patricku0092s Day crafts than the color green! Of course, this craft book with a St. Patricku0092s Day theme features plenty of green, but readers are also led through making shamrock necklaces and bracelets, leprechaun hats filled with candy gold coins, and a u0093reach the rainbowu0094 marble maze game made from Q-tips! Each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of opportunities for readers to use their own creativity to make designs that are special and individual.

Readers will wow their friends and family with mind-boggling magic tricks! This book holds all the tips and secrets behind amazing magic tricks from disappearing coins to floating ketchup. No special equipment is needed—only close reading of the instructions and lots of practice. The directions are clear and easily accessible for beginner magicians, while pictures of each step allow readers to visualize the process. This book is perfect for creative illusionists who want to add a bit of magic to their day!

Let’s craft with beads! This book introduces readers to the creative crafts they can make with beads. Projects include bead holiday decorations and a bowl made of multicolored beads. Readers will also learn how to make their very own unique bead jewelry. Each project includes a list of materials needed to complete the project, while step-by-step directions provide clear and helpful guidance. Pictures and illustrations allow readers to visualize each step in the bead project process. All readers need are beads and an imagination to bring these creative crafts to life!