books by Laura Purdie

books by Laura Purdie

books:

Laura Purdie

From Seed to Maple Tree: Following the Life Cycle (Amazing Science)
Salas, Laura Purdie

Picture Window Books, 2008

What does a seed need to grow? What color flowers does a sugar maple tree have? Let your mind bloom as you learn about the life cycle of a sugar maple tree.

Discovering Nature's Laws: A Story About Isaac Newton (Creative Minds Biographies)
Laura Purdie Salas

Carolrhoda Books, 2004

Write Your Own Poetry
Laura Purdie Salas

Compass Point Books, 2008

No topic is off-limits in poetry. Whether you want to write poems that make people laugh out loud, gasp in surprise, or see things in a new way, this book is for you. Conquer the blank page and express your thoughts, feelings, and observations in the magical world of poetry.

From Mealworm to Beetle: Following the Life Cycle (Amazing Science)
Salas, Laura Purdie

Picture Window Books, 2008

Is a mealworm a worm or an insect? How long does the pupa stage last? Crawl through the pages of this book, and learn about the life cycle of a beetle.

Do Polar Bears Snooze in Hollow Trees?: A Book About Animal Hibernation (Animals All Around) (Animals All ...
Laura Purdie Salas

Picture Window Books, 2006

Whose Shoes Are These?: A Look at Workers' Footwear - Slippers, Sneakers, and Boots (Whose Is It?: Community ...
Laura Purdie Salas

Picture Window Books, 2007

Describes some of the different kinds of shoes that workers wear.

Ice Fishing: Revised Edition (Edge Books)
Laura Purdie Salas

Capstone Press, 2007

In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.

Saltwater Fishing: Revised Edition (Edge Books)
Salas, Laura Purdie

Capstone Press, 2007

Some people catch fish for money, while others go fishing for fun. Discover the different types of saltwater fish and how anglers reel them in.

Snowmobiling: Revised Edition (Edge Books)

Salas, Laura Purdie

Capstone Press, 2007

let it snow, let it snow * * * * *** ** *
This guide ot snowmobiling is geared for the younger crowd, but it's still a good introduction to using a snowmobile responsibly. As you can probably guess, the man who made the first commercially available snowmobile, Carl Eliason, lived in Wisconsin. It took a ...

Temperate Deciduous Forests: Lands of Falling Leaves (Amazing Science) (Amazing Science)

Laura Purdie Salas

Picture Window Books, 2007

Library Essential
A must have for any preschool/elementary school library. Includes suggested activity, glossary, and "To Learn More" section. Get the whole ecosystem series!

Temperate Deciduous Forests: Lands of Falling Leaves (Amazing Science: Ecosystems)
Salas, Laura Purdie

Picture Window Books, 2002

Why do maple and oak trees drop their leaves in the fall? What other animals share the forest with chipmunks, deer, and snakes? Hike through this book, and find out what makes temperate deciduous forests one of Earths treasures.

Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights: Poems about Fall (A+ Books)
Laura Purdie Salas

Capstone Press, 2008

A collection of original, fall-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices.

Do Lobsters Leap Waterfalls?: A Book About Animal Migration (Animals All Around) (Animals All Around)
Laura Purdie Salas

Picture Window Books, 2006

Oceans: Underwater Worlds (Amazing Science: Ecosystems)

Salas, Laura Purdie

Picture Window Books, 2002

Library Essential
A must have for any preschool/elementary school library. Includes suggested activity, glossary, and "To Learn More" section. Get the whole ecosystem series!

Phillis Wheatley: Colonial American Poet (Fact Finders Biographies: Great African Americans)
Laura Purdie Salas

Capstone Press, 2006

Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Phillis Wheatley, the colonial slave who became one of America's first black poets.