Joanna Brundle

While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these cool creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers broaden their knowledge of essential early biology concepts through captivating, well-researched, and accessible main text that is also age-appropriate. They learn about the habitats, life cycles, and eating habits of the creepy crawly creatures known scientifically as arachnids. In addition to stimulating...

Counting is an important beginning math skill for early learners to master. Through simple, clear text, they are introduced to this basic concept and given the tools they need to practice it. Colorful photographs of things young readers are familiar with help them see how this essential skill can be applied in the world around them. Beginning readers will enjoy exploring this counting lesson on their own or with the help of an adult.

From an early age, children are often fascinated by magnets on their refrigerator or in toys they play with. However, do they know how those magnets actually work? They will after reading this volume. Readers expand their knowledge of magnets as they learn how magnets work and what magnets can be used for in everyday life. The accessible and age-appropriate main text is presented alongside extra features, such as detailed sidebars, informative fact...

What leads to one fainting or having a seizure can be quite serious. Witnessing or experiencing either of these health issues can also be very scary. In this book, young readers are introduced to why someone might faint or have a seizure and what to do should that occur. Age-appropriate, clear explanations ready kids for anything, in addition to emphasizing getting an adult's help or calling 911. Full-color photographs depict realistic situations...

Rivers and mountains are both critical parts of Earth's geography. This accessible text discusses how rivers and mountains form, how they interact with the weather, how they change over time, and how civilizations benefit from them. Informative fact boxes, simple diagrams, and vibrant, full-color photographs support the compelling main text. This introduction to rivers and mountains is sure to expand young learners' minds, as they enhance their knowledge...

What comes next? This is a common question when dealing with patterns, and readers learn how to find out the answer as they explore fresh and fun examples of patterns. Age-appropriate text is presented in a simple way, allowing early learners to discover this essential information independently or with an adult's assistance. Vibrant photographs fill each page, making this common math curriculum topic enjoyable for young readers. With each turn of...

What do pilots, math teachers, video game programmers, and bankers have in common? All of these workers use math as part of their career! This book introduces readers to many different careers that use math skills every day. Readers will love the photographs showing each job, as well as sidebars and fact boxes that provide fun facts and essential information about careers in math. A staple for any STEM curriculum, this book will help readers go from...

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by taking them around the world - and even into space - to compare the distances that people have traveled on well-known journeys.

There are several different types of creatures that live in the sea, including crustaceans. These amazing animals include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. Through age-appropriate and accessible main text, readers learn about different crustacean habitats, how they reproduce, their eating habits, and life cycles. Animal lovers are presented with engaging facts that expand their knowledge of this fun biology topic. A detailed glossary, informational graphic...