Martha E. H. Rustad crafts engaging nonfiction books for children, exploring a diverse array of subjects from the natural world to ancient civilizations. Her extensive body of work demonstrates a talent for distilling complex information into accessible and captivating narratives. Rustad excels at sparking curiosity and fostering a love of learning in young readers. Her writings are designed to make knowledge exciting and understandable.
A community is only as strong as its individual members. What roles do those members play, and how do citizens work together to complete common tasks and achieve goals? A clear question-answer format, paired with photos kids can relate to, shows the importance of responsibility and cooperation. A simple activity encourages young readers to actively participate in their own community.
There's a new baby joining the pod. It's a dolphin calf! Learn all about baby dolphins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.
Despite differences in size, location, and/or interests, all communities, from urban to rural, share certain characteristics. Through a question-answer format and easily relatable photos, young readers learn about community cooperation, responsibility, respect, and the importance of inclusion of all citizens. A simple activity tasks kids with creating their own 3-D community map.
What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
Look closely! Two baby bears are sleeping in a hollow log. Dens keep baby animals hidden and safe. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will find out why dens make good homes for growing baby foxes, pandas and other animals.
From exercising to getting enough sleep, you are in charge of your body. It's important to take good care of it. Using informative text and vibrant photos, Care for Your Body reminds you of simple ways to keep your body healthy. Complete with a glossary, a read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index.
What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
If the book tells a true story, you're reading nonfiction. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you get the facts on nonfiction.
Simple text and full-color photographs describe the Sun.
Explore a city renowned for its nearly daily rainfall and discover the record for the most rain fallen in a single day. This book takes readers on a journey to the world's wettest locations, highlighting extreme precipitation levels. Prepare for a fascinating adventure that delves into the impact of these weather phenomena on the environment and local culture, making it a must-read for weather enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.