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What Does an Engineer Do?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122643

Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.

Mistakes Help Us Learn

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122636

Engineers don’t give up when they fail to solve a problem. Discover why learning from mistakes helps guide engineers to find the best solution.

Making Art from Anything

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122681

Children will enjoy reading that art can be made from any kind of material, even unusual things such as trash or old bicycle parts.

How Do Artists Tell Stories?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122674

Read about the ways painters, musicians, and dancers are able to tell stories in art and make the viewer feel a certain way.

Creating Colors

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122667

Read all about primary colors, and how they mix together to make secondary colors.

Artists Use Tools

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427122650

Different art forms require different kinds of tools. Read about the tools different artists use, such as brushes for painting, computers for digital art, and instruments for music. connect core arts concepts to other STEAM topics.

Spring Plants

Meg Gaertner (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781644930236

This title introduces readers to the growth of plants in spring. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the topic.

Making Music

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124623

Do you play an instrument? Read about the different families of musical instruments and discover what makes each family unique.

Creating Comics

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124616

Do you have a favorite comic-strip character? Read about how art combines with a story or joke to create a comic strip, as well as what steps artists follow to make a comic.

Many Kinds of Engineers

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124609

Could an engineer that builds roads fix a problem on an airplane? Read about how different kinds of problems are solved by different kinds of engineers.

Using Technology Wisely

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124586

Technology can make work easier, safer, and more fun. But some technology can also be harmful to the environment. Read about how we can make responsible choices in our use of technologies to help lessen the harm to the environment.

Energy Everywhere

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124579

Energy powers the things that make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. Read about the Earth-friendly tools that are used to gather energy.

Choose to Reuse!

Crystal Sikkens (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124562

We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over.

The Five Parts of Art

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123633

Art you can look at and enjoy, such as a painting, is made by combining five basic parts: line, color, shape, space, and texture. Read about how the parts work together to create a great variety of interesting art!

Creating Art Together

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123626

From painting murals to playing in orchestras, artists around the world often combine their ideas and talents together to make art in many different forms. Read about how working together helps create beautiful and unique art!

Princess Angelica, Junior Reporter

Monique Polak (author) Jane Heinrichs (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459823594

Angelica just can’t help herself! In this third book in the series, Angelica, aka Jelly, is confused for a junior reporter and decides to make the most of her mistaken identity to learn what it’s like to be a real journalist. Jelly and her bestie, Joon, are soon busy with problems at the new library, trouble in the lap lane at the local pool and a predicament in a rare-book room. With her keen observational abilities and a knack for creative solutions, Jelly soon has more than enough material for an article. But will she be able to keep up the ruse when a new friend starts nosing around?

High and Dry

Eric Walters (author) Sabrina Gendron (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459823112

Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to come spend time with him. Grandpa’s brought Dylan a number of gifts, and one comes in handy the next day while they are exploring the coast. In fact, this gift leads the duo to a dangerous discovery: a young orca got stuck on the rocks during the storm. Racing against the sun and the heat, Dylan and Grandpa need to work together to figure out how to save the calf while his pod circles nearby.

Genius Jolene

Sara Cassidy (author) Charlene Chua (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459825307

On her annual trip in her father’s 18-wheeler, eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time it’s onion rings. But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Jolene’s parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for Jolene, but she is spunky and smart and has a good heart. She’s ready for new adventures and to stand up for what’s right—both on and off the road.

Peacock Gets a Job

Feana Tu'Akoi (author) Rieko Woodford-Robinson (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641324410

Peacock wants his very own job on the farm. Will he find the perfect job?

Zamboni's Goal

Vicki Scott Burns (author) Linda Pierce (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641325073

Zamboni's curiosity gets the best of him and he finds himself in the middle of a hockey game!

Scaredy Cat

Kathleen Urmston (author) Gloria Gedeon (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641324595

The cat tries many different hiding places to avoid a scary encounter. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency and vocabulary.

Little Rabbit is Sad

Deborah Williams (author) Gloria Gedeon (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641324076

Little Rabbit doesn't think he's special. Can anyone change his mind?

Let's Play Basketball

Diana Geddes (author) Kate Salley Palmer (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641324038

Two friends demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship on the court.

Jungle Tiger Cat

Marilyn K. Frankford (author) Barbara Dragony (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641323956

A house cat lives the life of a wild tiger thanks to its vivid imagination.

It's Football Time

Diana Geddes (author) Kate Salley Palmer (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641323918

A friendly neighborhood football game introduces the reader to simple verbs.