Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Winter is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Construct a papier-mâché lantern to mark Chinese New Year. Design colorful bunting to honor Black History Month. It's always the season for crafting!

"In Crafting Calm : Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, crafts, and activities, with the goal of learning a deeper sense of calm, peace, joy, and connection to the world around them, all while improving emotional intelligence, boosting self-esteem, and reducing anxiety"-- Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces anteaters to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby skunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.

"You want a super snack, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and quickly feed that hunger! Use a microwave to make crispy Parmesan bites. Slice fruit to create a rainbow bagel. These quick, fun, yummy recipes will be ready to snack on in 15 minutes or less. Using basic kitchen supplies and techniques and step-by-step instructions, young chefs will prepare tasty and healthy snacks in no time at all!"-- Provided by publisher....

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to moose. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a chef in the farm to fork movement. Included are the history and cultural significance of sourcing foods locally; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a chef; and career paths as a farm to fork chef. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state...

"Learn all about Presidents' Day and its traditions with Super Simple Presidents' Day activities. Then, explore ways you can celebrate this holiday by making a patriotic garland, a presidential guessing gamer, and more." -- Page [4] cover.

Karakuri will introduce kids to the Japanese art of making movable models out of paper. They will learn how to make a frog that hops, a gymnast that swings, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by how-to photos keep projects accessible for readers brand-new to paper art. The captivating creations are sure to appeal to young crafters everywhere. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

With Parrotfish: Coral Reef Cleaners, kids will discover how parrotfish influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where parrotfish live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face. The book ends with a Fun Facts page, a quiz, and a glossary.