Lisa J. Amstutz

"It's fall, and it's time to visit the apple orchard! Take a close look at apple trees, learn how to pick apples, and have some fun pressing apples too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit an apple orchard"--

Explores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

"Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a city park special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community parks"--

"It's fall, and it's time to visit a nature center! Take a close look at nature, learn how to take care of the environment, and have fun doing some nature activities too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit a nature center"--

"BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. 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"--

"Have you ever wondered what would happen if scientists could change or control atoms, the smallest building blocks of the universe? Examine the science of nanotechnology with simple language and striking visuals that reinforce understanding."--

"All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--

"Look up! All mountains rise high into the sky, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Some form when two pieces of Earth's crust push up land. Erupting volcanoes form others. Some are growing, while others are shrinking. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about mountains, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--

"All caves are underground, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Water forms some caves, while volcanic lava forms others. Some have waterfalls, while others have huge stalactites and stalagmites. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--

"All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about islands, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--