Bøker av Lisa J. Amstutz

From sharks with oddly shaped heads to fish that look like they have hands, these endangered fish are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible fish that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about fish that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered fish have been successful!

Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honour Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

"Describes methods of entertainment before the invention of the television including radio dramas and moving pictures. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--

Young readers will learn how scientists use microscopes and magnifying glasses to make close-up observations.

Young readers will learn how scientists use rulers and tape measures to observe and measure length and height.

How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the natural world.

Early readers will discover fields of wheat, corn, potatoes and other crops in Plants on the Farm. Vibrant photos and levelled text work together to introduce children to common crops, how those crops grow and what types of products can be made from them.

"Explores how the Internet of Things works, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work related to the IoT"--

"Explores how brain-computer interfaces work, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work creating BCIs"--

Woof! Woof! Dogs make fun pets. Some are tiny and some are tall. Some have curly hair and others have straight hair. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behaviour and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets.

Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by topics such as habitat, anatomy and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-colour photos and concise, factual text.

Squeak! Tiny hamsters make fun pets. Some have a solid colour and others have three different colours. Some have short tails and others have long tails. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behaviour of hamsters, and discover why these curious rodents make great pets.