Böcker av Lisa J. Amstutz

Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honour Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

"Describes methods of entertainment before the invention of the television including radio dramas and moving pictures. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--

Young readers will learn how scientists use microscopes and magnifying glasses to make close-up observations.

Young readers will learn how scientists use rulers and tape measures to observe and measure length and height.

How heavy is it? Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight.

Readers will enjoy watching the animals interact in their natural habitats and notice first-hand how different physical features help animals in their environments.

How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the natural world.

Early readers will discover fields of wheat, corn, potatoes and other crops in Plants on the Farm. Vibrant photos and levelled text work together to introduce children to common crops, how those crops grow and what types of products can be made from them.

Buildings on the Farm takes beginning readers on a tour of a farmyard. They'll see the barn, the stables, machine sheds and more. Levelled text describes how all the buildings are used and the part they play in farm life.

"Explores how the Internet of Things works, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work related to the IoT"--

"Explores how brain-computer interfaces work, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work creating BCIs"--

Whether they have fur, no fur, or even scales, pets are always a hit among the youngest readers, and this set has all the basics covered! Each pet's appearance, behaviour and special talents are discussed. With simple vocabulary and a strong photo-text match, beginner readers are bound to have success with these approachable books.

Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.