Susan B. Katz Books

This book gives an exciting overview of the Navy SEALs, from when this special force first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences. Explore the many similarities and differences in this picture book from the Look-Alike Animal series. Early learners will be captivated by the engaging text and vibrant photographs.

A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on a rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the colour of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different. Filled with stunning photos and engaging text, this book is just right for early learners.

Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Let's find out what fearsome creature is really lurking below the water and explore their differences. The engaging text and stunning photos are perfect for early learners.

Books are made with paper. But what if we tried to make a book with metal? Copper, tin, gold, silver-would any of those materials work to make a book? Find out more about metal, its properties, and how it is produced. Then decide if you really could make a book out of metal.

Lots of toys are made of plastic. But what if a toaster was made out of plastic? Would it actually work? Plastic is in lots of items you use every day. Find out about different types of plastic, what they are used for, and if you could really make a toaster from it.

Farbenprächtige Mosaike, verspielt fließende Formen, fantasievolle Fassaden – Barcelona glänzt mit den Bauwerken Antoni Gaudís. Doch wie wurde aus dem Sohn eines katalanischen Schmieds ein weltberühmter Architekt? Seine ersten Lebensjahre waren sicherlich prägend. Wegen einer Krankheit musste der junge Gaudí viel Zeit allein verbringen. Einen großen Teil davon verbrachte er in der Natur, die er später als seine große Lehrerin bezeichnen sollte. Schon während seiner Ausbildung als Architekt in Barcelona waren seine Lehrer irritiert. Sie hielten den Schüler mit seinen ausgefallenen Ideen für exzentrisch, manchmal sogar für verrückt. Dabei war Gaudí seiner Zeit einfach voraus. Heute zählen seine Bauten zum UNESCO-Welterbe. Das Buch erscheint pünktlich zum 170. Geburtstag Gaudís 2022. Mit einem Blick für den besonderen Charakter des Künstlers erzählt Susan B. Katz vom Leben und Werk Gaudís. Die Illustrationen der Serafina- Preisträgerin Linda Schwalbe sind phänomenal kraftvoll und spiegeln meisterhaft den Stil Gaudís wider.