This illustrated children's book introduces readers to the process of writing a story through ten simple steps. It explains how to choose an idea, create a setting, develop a main character, and give the character a problem to solve. It then guides children through writing the story's ending and sharing their work with others. Through an engaging example and colorful illustrations, the book enc…
What really happened when the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970? In this instalment of the History Smashers series, Kate Messner investigates common myths and misconceptions about Earth Day, environmental activism, and the history of environmental protection. The book reveals that efforts to protect the environment began long before the first Earth Day. Readers discover examples of Indi…
A secret underwater world brought to life: In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the water is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, and tadpoles growing. These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered.over and under…
Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the…