How did February 14 become Valentine's Day, a day people around the country celebrate love? And how did that day become a day filled with chocolate and sweets? Readers learn about the long history of Valentine's Day while they go beyond heart-shaped candies and make treats like rocky road chocolates, frozen strawberry yogurt desserts, and more. Full-color photographs accompany easy-to-follow instructions that assist readers in each recipe. Introductory...

An inventor creates or improves an object or a way of doing something. Today's inventors work on problems such as cleaning the ocean and discovering new ways of traveling through space. Find out more in Modern Inventors, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series.

Before any new video game can be played, it must be conceived and created by a designer. Video game designers may work alone or in teams of more than 1,000 people. Find out more in Video Game Designers, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series

Readers with a need for speed are sure to enjoy this exciting guide to making their own vehicles. Independent learning, creativity, and reading comprehension are just some of the essential skills that are fostered in this high-interest approach to the world of DIY. Young readers are able to build a variety of speed machines by following step-by-step instructions presented in clear, accessible language. In addition, colorful photographs help visual...

Readers will love the fun and accessible recipes in this book, which include scrumptious pumpkin soup, gingerbread, and ice cream. You will learn how to make their own pizzas from scratch with homemade sauce and healthy toppings. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and equipment needed to cook their masterpiece meal. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying visuals allow budding chefs to follow the recipe to perfection. This book is a great...

Folding a paper craft and giving it as a gift can be a great way to give thanks to the important people in one's life. Readers of this informative volume learn how to fold all sorts of Thanksgiving origami crafts, from leaves and pumpkins to a turkey and even a model of the Mayflower. The paper models can be used as decorations and place cards, or they can just be made for fun! Colorful photographs guide readers through the step-by-step instructions,...

From shamrocks to leprechauns, many symbols are associated with St. Patrick's Day. With the help of this guide, readers learn how to fold their own St. Patrick's Day origami depicting some of these festive symbols. Each project features step-by-step instructions and colorful images to help support readers of many levels. By the end of a project, readers can feel accomplished and proud of their artwork, which can be held on to as a keepsake, given...

What could be more festive in the winter season than Christmas-themed cupcakes, truffles, and gingerbread? In this festive volume, readers learn how to spread holiday cheer through delicious recipes such as eggless eggnog and candy cane cookies! Easy-to-follow recipes include an ingredients list, equipment list, as well as a step-by-step guide to making each delicious goodie. Each recipe is accompanied by full-color photographs to guide readers to...

There are around 1,500 types of delicious, nutrient-rich vegetables in the world. This enlightening volume focuses on some of the diverse types of produce that are often grown on large farms, including carrots, potatoes, peppers, and onions. The easy-to-follow language will tell the reader about the process of planting, growing, caring for, and finally farming the vegetables the appear in grocery stores to the delight of veggie lovers everywhere.

Cows create milk, in fact, approximately eight gallons of milk a day. This book explains the lengthy process of getting the milk from the cow to our refrigerator in the form of delicious dairy products like yogurt and ice cream. Colorful photographs accompany easy-to-follow text and create a journey for milk mustached readers as they explore some new aspects of farm life.