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Speculates on what it would be like to travel to Mars and form a settlement there, including how to deal with Mars' atmosphere, how scientists create Mars simulations on Earth, and how food would be grown on Mars.

The first trick to baking successful St. Patrick's Day treats is to make them green. The second way to make excellent treats for this March holiday is to make enough to feed everyone at the party. Readers can find excellent St. Patrick's Day baking inspiration by paging through this book's many themed recipes. Step-by-step instructions guide both new and experienced bakers through the recipe, and a full-color photograph of each finished product shows...

What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with delicious baked treats? Whether baking for a daytime barbeque or a late-night picnic that ends with fireworks, there are lots of fun ways to theme the food served. Simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by ingredient and equipment lists, help young bakers see each tasty treat through to completion. Safety tips are included throughout the book to remind readers to ask for an adult's help...

"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

"From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

"From frying pans to paving stones, igneous rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dive under Earth's crust to find the scorching source material for these rocks. Then, follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what they look like up close, and explore some famous and fascinating igneous formations. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

This big book of 96 science-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key facts about our solar system and the universe in a fun question and answer format.

Introduces readers to this exciting paper craft that's been popular in Japan for hundreds of years. They'll learn how to make a colorful modular wreath that can be used as a holiday decoration, also learn how to make dragon and crane models. These figurines are useful for decoration, play, and even gifts. The clear design and colorful visuals aid the step-by-step instructions to provide an accessible guide to each project. With lots of practice, readers...

"What do you feed a hungry fairy that comes to dinner? A meal that is tasty for your guest and for you! Start your dinner with a fairydust frappe and a little fairy garden bread as an appetizer. For the main course, make a colorful noodle bowl that will drive your fairy friend crazy. Finish the meal with a mini dessert sized just for your guest. Don't forget to explore more about fairy myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal"--...

"From dandelions to dolphins, all living things are made up of the same itty-bitty things-cells. Discover the parts of a cell, the differences between plant and animal cells, how cells reproduce, and more. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes...