Alicia Klepeis

Bridges, furniture, musical instruments, games, vehicles—all of these things were invented and improved upon by people who love to put stuff together, take stuff apart, and figure out how things work! In Explore Makerspace! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 explore what it means to be an engineer. They discover how inventors use science, art, and math to create new and exciting structures, games, and more. Readers also learn...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how mandrills get their colorful rumps and faces and how their colors help them attract mates, establish rank in their troops, and camouflage in their forested homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandrills, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity...

"Engaging images accompany information about Guatemala. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea slugs use varying bright colors to both warm off predators and camouflage themselves in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about sea slugs and the science behind their many amazing colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Sea Slugs also features reading...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover how blue-footed boobies get their distinctive color. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these amazing animals. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Blue-Footed Boobies also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how parrots get their colorful feathers and how their colors help them attract mates, warn off predators and rivals, and camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about parrots, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how cuttlefish use colors to camouflage themselves, hunt, attract mates, and warn off predators. Color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about cuttlefish, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Hawaii. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about the Czech Republic. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8."