Ruthie Van Oosbree

"All five cats at the shelter want to find a home. After one goes home, how many are left? Leveled text and engaging illustrations support young readers. Pairs with the nonfiction title, Fun with Subtraction"--

"This title introduces readers to acrostic poems. Fun themed chapters help inspire budding poets to write their own acrostic poems about nature, food, sports, and more. Example poems in each chapter serve as guides to spark creativity. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.

"Would you like to add more joy to the world? Get crafting! Create a joke jar to help people when they need a laugh. Craft a set of bamboo chimes to make cheerful music. Stitch a cute pocket "hug" to remind a loved one you care. These fun crafts will help you spark joy in your home, at school, in your community, and beyond"--

This book introduces young readers to free verse poems. Fun themed chapters help inspire budding poets to write their own free verse poems about nature, food, sports, and more. Example poems in each chapter serve as guides to spark creativity. A glossary is also included.

"Ben sees shapes all around at his birthday party. The balloons, pizza, and presents all have a shape. Vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text support beginning readers. Pairs with the nonfiction title, Fun with Shapes"--

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in graphic arts. Included are the history and cultural significance of graphic art, graphic arts tools and techniques, graphic arts career paths, and highlights of successful graphic artists. Step-by-step projects help readers practice graphic arts skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.

"Create beautiful nature pieces that show your appreciation for planet Earth with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt plants and more from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft a honeycomb hive from metal nuts or a delicate tree from wire and leftover beads. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into nature art!"--

"Looking to learn the art of origami? Think mini! Fold a pretty, bitty butterfly. Create a super-small box to hold tiny trinkets. Then display your mini masterpieces for everyone to see. Easy instructions and step-by-step photos will help you become a miniature master. Tiny origami is tons of fun!"--

"This title will get kids creative with beads, wire, and more. Young crafters will learn about the history of beads and get inspired by beadwork artists. Then they will try out some simple bead crafts of their own. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO." --Publisher.

"Calling all hikers! These useful projects will help you explore the outdoors like never before. Make delicious granola bars to eat on the trail. Construct a compass to help you find your way. Build a headlamp to guide you in the dark. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--