Ruth Owen

"Big machines are a high-interest topic for young readers, and they learn what it takes to operate one in this creative look at a cool science career. A crane operator needs to have a strong understanding of STEM, and readers develop their STEM knowledge with some help from a cute collection of illustrated characters. The charming illustrations are presented alongside full-color photographs of cranes and their operators at work. As readers explore...

This big book of 96 science-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key facts about our solar system and the universe in a fun question and answer format. The book's wide-ranging Q&As include: How many stars are there in space? Where does the Sun go at night? Will astronauts visit Mars? Which planet has diamond rain? What is the Moon made of? What is an eclipse? Which asteroid is the biggest? Is there another planet like Earth? And could...

Discover how all the living things in this ecosystem depend on each other and their habitat for survival.

From bones to giant teeth to enormous lumps of poop, dinosaurs left many fossils behind. How did the remains of dinosaurs become the rocky fossils we find today? Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate...

Can you really grow a carrot cake? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from a packet of seeds to a crop of carrots and finally, a delicious carrot cake.

From tiny hummingbirds to huge ostriches, birds can be big, small, and all the sizes in between! There are more than 10,000 different kinds of birds, making it classification of "bird" incredibly diverse. In this book, readers understand what makes a bird a bird, from having wings to hatching from an egg. Each section is accompanied by an origami project that guides readers through making a chick, bald eagle, parrot, and more. Each step of folding...

This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of a ladybug as she searches for a place to lay her eggs. Readers will... Discover that a ladybug eats lots and lots of insects called aphids every day. Learn all about the body of a ladybug and how she has powerful wings for flying tucked beneath her red spotted shell See ladybug eggs and larvae and be introduced...

There are around 1,500 types of delicious, nutrient-rich vegetables in the world. This enlightening volume focuses on some of the diverse types of produce that are often grown on large farms, including carrots, potatoes, peppers, and onions. The easy-to-follow language will tell the reader about the process of planting, growing, caring for, and finally farming the vegetables the appear in grocery stores to the delight of veggie lovers everywhere.

Origami can be made to suit any occasion, including Hanukkah. Readers of this innovative guide follow step-by-step instructions to fold decorations such as a Star of David and a simple menorah using the Japanese art of paper folding. Colorful photographs are paired with accessible text, ensuring learners of many ages and abilities can follow along in folding their own keepsakes. This engaging volume provides a unique and creative way for readers to...

Could half-human, half-ape creatures really roam the Himalayan Mountains and the forests of North America? If tales of Bigfoot, Yeti, and Sasquatch are just stories, why do so many people report seeing these monsters in remote areas around the world? What would it be like to come upon a footprint of the Abominable Snowman or catch sight of Mothman, and how can you tell if the creature lurking down the path is part human and part beast? In Half-Human...