Julia Garstecki

"Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living in Colonial America? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--OverDrive website.

This title is a brief, yet informative, biography on Charles Drew. Readers will learn about Drew's early life, personal life, and all about his contributions to science, blood banking, and blood transfusions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Great Minds of Science tells...

Do you spy a silky web? A spider must be nearby! Young readers will get the fast facts on these eight-legged critters, including spider body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the spectacular world of spiders.

Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly colored or camouflaged-there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

Zip! Something darts through the air. It's a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects, including their body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.

With Science in a Jar, kids and grown-ups need only gather a jar and a few other inexpensive and readily available household objects to begin investigating and confirming the science at work all around them. The 35+ experiments included cover various scientific disciplines: life science, earth science, physical science, weather, and more. Some activities, like creating a cloud in a jar, are quick experiments that can be performed over and over again....

Sniff, Lick & Scratch! is the book parents and educators will turn to to explain the less majestic behaviors witnessed in the animal kingdom-and sneak in a little STEM learning while they're at it. Do flies really puke on our food when we're not looking? And why do dogs sniff each other's behinds? The companion book to Pick, Spit & Scratch answers these and many of the other most pressing questions young readers have about the animal kingdom-specifically,...

Burp, Spit & Fart: The Science Behind the Gross Things Babies Do answers some of the most pressing questions young readers have about their baby siblings-a companion book to Pick, Spit & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Habits and Sniff, Lick & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Animal Habits. Why does a baby's poop change color as it gets older? How do diapers keep all that pee in? Why do babies have to be burped after eating, and how does burping...

Presents an overview of informational texts, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas. Original examples illustrate how the writing genre works, and tips are provided to encourage young writers' creativity. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and introductions to both the author and illustrator. As single paragraphs expand into essays,...

"Go on a mission to learn about Delta Force through infographics, closely leveled text, and dynamic photos"--