Lesley Ward

Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy crab population. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through...

History is full of underdogs--people who have overcome oppression, prejudice, and poverty to achieve their goals. Some of those individuals have become well known heroes and inspired others to keep trying. Read the inspiring stories of underdogs including Abraham Lincoln, Daymond John, Bessie Coleman, Peter Dinklage, Loretta Lynn, and Seabiscuit with this informative title. Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational...

Para ser chef, necesitas tener un gran paladar, habilidades con el cuchillo y… ¿habilidades científicas? ¡Es cierto, cocinar requiere más "ciencia" de lo que piensas! Conozca las innovaciones y la tecnología detrás de una excelente cocina con este libro informativo. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta un...

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this Spanish book introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest title...

To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more 'science' than you might think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces...

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest...

Learn about new innovations and technology behind great cooking with this Spanish book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

From the editor of Young Rider magazine, Let's Go to a Show is the ultimate guide to horse shows for young people. This book provides the answers to questions such as how to choose a class, how to calm show day jitters, and what kind of equipment to use. Easy to read and filled with color pictures, riders will learn everything they need to know to successfully compete in a horse show.

Attention, horsemen and horsewomen! Here is a complete guide to English riding, from loping and galloping to troubleshooting and showing. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this book takes the guesswork out of English riding. Becoming a real equestrian is a skill that takes a lot of dedication and perseverance. Leslie Ward's guide offers expertise on how to groom and ride your horse...

Experienced equestrians cover the fundamentals of horsemanship - from buying and caring for a horse to getting the most out of them in the saddle. Complete with step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and helpful glossaries, these trustworthy little guides help riders establish and maintain rewarding relationships with their horses.