Patricia Daniels

From American Girl's trusted line of advice books for tweens, the Ultimate Smart Girl's Guide to Being Your Best is the perfect entry book for the Smart Girl's Guide series An essential, all-in-one Smart Girl's guide that covers essential tween topics including, self-esteem, sports, family, friends, money, and navigating middle school. The Ultimate collection of Smart Girl's Guides includes excerpts from American Girls' best-selling titles. Get tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts on everything from friends and family to sports and self-esteem to money and middle school. Find answers and advice about standing out, fitting in, getting along, and growing up.

Never has there been a more perfect time to empower children to take the lead and educate their grown-ups about climate change. Featuring a foreword by internationally renowned climate scientist Dr Michael E. Mann and bursting with fabulous original illustrations, this delightfully witty book deals with the pressing topic of our changing planet in an uplifting, positive manner. Interwoven amongst the more serious questions – why is Earth so special in the first place? How do we know about climate change? What causes it? How can we recognise false information? – are fun-filled facts about cow burps, woolly mammoths, panda-shaped solar panels, and much more. Crucially, this book also equips children and adults alike with the practical tools they need to tackle climate change in their everyday lives. And there’s a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

A witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge. Never has there been a more perfect time to empower kids to take the lead and educate their grown-ups about climate change. Featuring a foreword by internationally renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann and bursting with fabulous original illustrations, this delightfully witty book deals with the pressing topic of our changing planet in an uplifting, positive way. Interwoven amongst the more serious questions--why is Earth so special in the first place? How do we know about climate change? What causes it? How can we recognize false information? Fun-filled facts about cow burps, woolly mammoths, panda-shaped solar panels, and much more. Crucially, this book also equips kids and adults alike with the practical tools they need to tackle climate change in their everyday lives. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention Includes a glossary and index.

T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber tooth cats! This colourful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind. From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land, to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find out the biggest prehistoric mysteries that scientists are still trying to crack, and sink your teeth into some seriously super-size dino stats.

This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to trees will make kids stop and look up at the trees towering over them right in their own backyards From maple to birch, pine to cherry, kids will learn how and where to spot these trees all over the United States. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard or field trips, camping or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!

Have you ever thought about how awesome cooking really is? It's actually pretty cool to take ingredients and combine them in a special way to make something totally different -- and delicious Plus, sharing your tasty creations with family and friends makes it even more fun. Think of this book as your first step toward developing your culinary skills. You'll learn the basics like chopping, mixing, and blending; then you'll practice those skills with some classic recipes. Your family and friends will be amazed when you delight their taste buds But that's not all. Cooking is also about presentation and making things look appetizing. You'll get tips and suggestions for pretty presentations, and learn how to plan a complete meal, too. So grab an apron, plop on a chef's hat, and get cooking

You are invited to sit back, relax and let Samantha, a dachshund/terrier canine, take you on a journey written through her eyes and perception of how life looks to an animal. A narrative that will take you through her life and how she and her owner, Patricia Daniels formed a connection that is described as "from one heart to another." A wonderful, heartfelt bond that every human can learn to form with their pet. It is a story filled with fun, love, mischief and pathos. Samantha will explain how her beloved human trained her with persistence, love and patience through images, pictures, thoughts and words, with this same technique, used on the feline species. You will learn the way to become quiet to do this with mastering a meditation recipe. The same method that will help you open your heart to hear and see what your pet is thinking and feeling. This is a procedure used by gentle animal trainers without using physical force. More of Samantha's adventures will be coming soon.