Rose Johnson

Maya loves doing crossword puzzles with her grandparents. When they invent a special chair to sit in and do crossword puzzles, Maya invites her friends to their house to try it out. But on party day, nothing goes as planned. Will Maya discover that sometimes life is filled with good surprises? Features include activities for further learning, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.

Maya loves doing crossword puzzles with her grandparents. When they invent a special chair to sit in and do crossword puzzles, Maya invites her friends to their house to try it out. But on party day, nothing goes as planned. Will Maya discover that sometimes life is filled with good surprises? Features include activities for further learning, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.

Maya loves books. She really wants to share what she's reading with other people. But her parents are too busy, and her big sister, Amanda, isn't interested. With encouragement from her librarian, Maya starts a book club. Will she find a way to show her friends just how much fun reading can be? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya has always wanted a dog of her own, but her parents have always said NO Plus, her older sister, Amanda, loves cats. Then one day, Maya finds a stray dog. She and her parents try to find the owner. When they can't, Maya's parents agree she can keep the dog. Will taking care of a dog be all fun and games for Maya? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya has big dreams of becoming a star. She wants to be an actress and perform on stage. When she sees a flyer for a show being put on at the community center, she decides to audition. But she's disappointed when all she gets is a small part in the chorus. Will Maya learn that you don't have to be the star to have fun performing? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya is excited to learn how to make her own bars of soap with the help of her grandpa Theo, an inventor. But after she makes soap of every color and scent, what will she do with it all? Maya decides to sell it. But selling soap isn't nearly as much fun as making it. Will Maya find a use for all of the soap she's made? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya loves books. She really wants to share what she's reading with other people. But her parents are too busy, and her big sister, Amanda, isn't interested. With encouragement from her librarian, Maya starts a book club. Will she find a way to show her friends just how much fun reading can be? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya loves doing crossword puzzles with her grandparents. When they invent a special chair to sit in and do crossword puzzles, Maya invites her friends to their house to try it out. But on party day, nothing goes as planned. Will Maya discover that sometimes life is filled with good surprises? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Maya wants to raise chickens. But her parents and sister don't want a coop in the backyard. With a little coaxing, Maya's grandparents agree to build one in their yard. But their neighbor has a problem with the chickens. Will Maya learn how to manage a difficult neighbor and a coop full of chickens? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Students often take for granted that many of the basic principles of science we study today were once major discoveries that revolutionized the way humans view our planet (not to mention the universe around it ). In this photograph-packed history of major discoveries in Earth and space science, a chronological tour guides readers through the historical progression of how scientists viewed the world. Biographies of key figures--coupled with fact boxes and sidebars that highlight the later implications of each discovery--make this book a fascinating voyage for both science-lovers and laypeople alike.

Our world would be a much different place without the groundbreaking work of scientific visionaries such as Hennig Brand, Marie and Pierre Curie, and Antoine Lavoisier, to name a few. This volume offers readers a vivid and colorful history of chemistry, highlighting some of field's most notable discoveries. Fact boxes illustrate how these discoveries continue to impact our world today, highlight key scientists and their work, and feature fun facts. Bright photographs and illustrations reinforce and expand upon the text. The insatiable curiosity of these chemists will surely pique readers' interests as they discover some of chemistry's most world-changing breakthroughs.