Mattern is an author celebrated for her numerous children's books. Her writing often explores engaging themes such as animals, biography, and history. She resides in the picturesque Hudson Valley region of New York State.
Animals in Winter
Exploring the survival strategies of various unique animals, this book delves into how they endure extreme winter conditions. Featuring a diverse range of creatures, including frogs, squirrels, and penguins, it highlights their remarkable adaptations and behaviors during harsh weather. Readers will gain insight into the fascinating ways these animals thrive in cold environments.
Exploring the history and science of artificial intelligence, this book delves into innovative ideas and current applications in the field. It includes informative sidebars and a special "How It Works" feature to enhance understanding. Readers will find a comprehensive table of contents, quiz questions for self-assessment, a glossary for key terms, an index for easy navigation, and additional resources to further their learning experience.
The book explores innovative wildlife crossings designed to protect animals in various regions, highlighting features such as overpasses in Banff National Park that facilitate safe passage for bears and deer. It also showcases unique solutions like fish ladders and "salmon cannons" in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, as well as crab bridges in Australia, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts in maintaining ecosystems and promoting safe animal movement across human-made barriers.
Exploring the fascinating anatomy and behaviors of bats, this book engages young readers with insights into their unique characteristics and lifestyles. It also emphasizes the importance of conservation, encouraging children to take action to help protect this vital species.
Engaging young readers, this book explores practical applications of math in a school setting. It covers essential concepts such as counting students and objects, understanding time, and performing addition and subtraction, all woven into the daily experiences of school life. Through relatable scenarios, children will see how math is integrated into their everyday activities, making learning both fun and relevant.
This engaging book combines cooking and math, showing readers how to apply mathematical concepts like measuring, adding, dividing, and counting while making delicious pizza. It emphasizes the practical use of math in everyday activities, making learning fun and relevant through a hands-on culinary experience.
Engaging young readers, this book emphasizes the practical application of math in everyday life, particularly through gardening. Children will enhance their math skills by measuring, counting, and adding while planting flowers and vegetables. This hands-on approach not only teaches mathematical concepts but also fosters a love for nature and gardening.
Engaging young readers, this book illustrates how math is an integral part of everyday life, specifically through the lens of a baseball game. Children will explore fundamental concepts such as counting, addition, and comparisons (greater than, less than, equal to) in a fun and relatable context. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also emphasizes the relevance of math in real-world situations.
Focusing on the life and career of WNBA superstar Sue Bird, this engaging book offers a comprehensive look at her achievements and impact on women's basketball. It features a Paving the Way special section, an At a Glance overview, informative sidebars, and quiz questions to enhance understanding. Additionally, readers will find a glossary, additional resources for further exploration, and an index for easy navigation, making it a valuable resource for fans and aspiring athletes alike.
Young readers will discover the fascinating world of snakes, learning to distinguish between dangerous species and those that prefer solitude. The book offers an in-depth look at the unique physical adaptations that enable these reptiles to thrive in their environments, providing educational insights in an engaging manner.