Bridget Heos

A young boy wants to grow his own tacos, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow corn and make tortillas. Includes kid-friendly taco recipe.

A young girl wants to grow her own salad, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow vegetables. Includes kid-friendly salad recipe.

A young boy wants to grow his own pizza, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow the ingredients to make pizza sauce. Includes kid-friendly pizza sauce recipe.

A young girl wants to grow her own pie, learns where the many ingredients come from, and grows a fruit tree. Includes kid-friendly apple pie recipe.

When Baby Javier comes for a playdate, Baby Billy, a.k.a. Mustache Baby, feels the need to show him a thing or two, seeing how Javier's new to town--and also sports an impressive beard. What ensues is a hilarious test of wills and facial hair, as each baby sets out to prove his manliness. It seems Mustache Baby may have truly met his match . . . but one-upmanship isn't the point of a playdate, is it?

This simple guide to the sun and stars will engage readers with the fundamentals of astronomy, detailing how the heavenly bodies affect one another and how they ultimately affect us. The material covers basic science curriculum for this reading level, making it an important supplement for students who want to study independently, teachers who want to provide supplemental materials, or readers who simply want to know more about the universe. The accessible and straightforward language makes this volume and intriguing read.

Several pet birds (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility--and the joys--of owning a pet bird. Includes Is this pet right for me? quiz.

Let's Meet a Construction Worker What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he follows the building plans. And he tells about different workers and how they stay safe. Hooray for construction workers "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's interest." --School Library Journal "In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book GuideFree downloadable series teaching guide available.

Have you ever had a toothache? Or gotten your teeth cleaned? Dr. Florez could help you out She's a dentist, and today she has an office full of curious visitors. They try out her dentist's chair and look at X-rays of teeth. They also learn how she helps patients keep their teeth clean and healthy. Hooray for dentists So many people help out in our communities In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Let's Meet a Teacher Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn. Hooray for teachers "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children's interest." --School Library Journal "In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

The human body is over 65 percent water. We drink it. We bathe in it. We water our crops with it. Water is a foundation of human life, unfortunately, more chemicals are getting into our ground water. People are getting sick, and even dying from it. How this happened and what we can do to prevent these issues in the future are a few of the topics readers will discuss as they take a look at the incredibly disgusting issue of water pollution and contamination. Readers will learn what impact it is having on human life and the environment.

Friendships can be a complicated issue for any middle school, or grader school student. Friends grow up and sometimes grow apart. Boys have navigated the ups and downs of friendship for centuries, but that doesn't make it any easier with your first best friend. Readers will learn about making friends, as well as how to know when a friendship has ended. This fun and engaging guide will aid male readers through this period of their lives.

With the release of her album "Good Girl Gone Bad" in 2007, pop artist Rihanna immediately became a sensation. Her unique voice and stage appearances have carved a place for her as an original, genre-crossing artist. This biography follows her beginnings in Barbados to her current fame and notoriety. Sidebars, a discography, and a timeline allow for at-a-glance fact finding.

From the Rocky Mountains in the west to the agricultural plains in the east, Colorado is filled with spectacular views and a sense of history from the time the Paleo-Indians arrived there about 12,000 years ago. This exciting book explores the history of Colorado from that time in history right up to modern day. It's loaded with unique sidebars that touch on both past and present.

The formation of a peninsula occurs over a period of millions of years, entirely dependent on the rise and fall of sea levels and the reliable continuity of the rock cycle. The Creation of Peninsulas explores what it takes to create, destroy, and inhabit these geographic regions.

Jay-Z is more than a successful hip-hop artist. He is a businessman. He's sold over 33 million albums, is part owner of the New Jersey Nets, and is a co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records. Growing up in the projects in Brooklyn, Jay-Z overcame family hardship and adversity to become one of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time.