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...

Zoo veterinarians are responsible for looking after the many different kinds of animals living in zoos. To work with dangerous animals, they may need to use tranquilizer darts. Find out more in Zoo Veterinarians, 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...

Decorating for Halloween can be just as fun as dressing up and going trick-or-treating-especially if it involves origami! Readers of this captivating guide follow step-by-step instructions to create their own special Halloween crafts. The paper projects can be displayed as decorations, given as gifts, or just held onto as keepsakes. Colorful photographs are shown alongside the text, giving readers an idea of what the origami model should look like...

Origami-the Japanese art of paper folding-can be made to fit any occasion, even Christmastime! With the help of this engaging how-to guide, readers learn to fold festive projects such as a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a Star of Bethlehem. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each fold, while helpful photographs show what the projects look like at various stages. Young artists of many ages and abilities can enjoy folding these fun crafts,...

Carb-loving readers will be amazed to find out how wheat turns into bread in this informative book that takes an undercover look at a wheat farm. There are numerous steps and hard work that come before we eat a slice of toast. These steps, which are explained in easy-to-follow language in this volume, span from planting to harvesting and will entice even reluctant readers to learn more about the food they eat every day.

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.

The incredible egg is an excellent source of protein. Readers will learn all about chickens and the edible eggs they produce through the story of daily life on a poultry farm. Easy-to-follow text gives children a better understanding of where their food comes from.