Books with author Amy%20Rechner

Have you ever wanted to visit outer space? It takes a lot of work to get ready for the journey, and theres even more work when you get there! Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, and as well as the qualities and training needed. Features outline a days activities, chart a career path, and profile an important person in the field. Readers will snap up this high-interest title about a job that is truly out of this world! Whats your dream job? Certain careers capture the hearts and imaginations of people from a young age. But what do astronauts and race car drivers really do? This high-interest series digs into the daily life of these careers, from tasks and goals to experience and training. Sidebars profile famous people in each career, and outline career paths and day-to-day tasks. Find out if your dream career is really as cool as it seems!

Considered the Holy Land for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Israel is a sacred place that holds a rich history. This small country is filled to the brim with diverse cultures and varied landscapes. Readers will discover all that Israel has to offer in this exciting title. Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Photo labels identify specific places, people groups, and animals. Captions further explain photos. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Well-organized chapters allow students to identify key details of a country. Maps, timelines, and other visual features offer clarity to the text. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

It is no wonder this island of green celebrates its nation on the greenest of all holidays, St. Patricks Day! Every March 17, the people of Ireland kick off a three-day celebration to honor their country and their patron saint. Irelands many celebrations, people, landscapes, and more are highlighted in this striking book. Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Photo labels identify specific places, people groups, and animals. Captions further explain photos. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Well-organized chapters allow students to identify key details of a country. Maps, timelines, and other visual features offer clarity to the text. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Germany is famous for many things. Cars, art, and classical music are a few, but there is another shining star among them. Its the wurst! Germany is the home of hundreds of types of sausages. This title will fulfill young readers hunger for Germany as it explores the culture, landscape, and much more! Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Photo labels identify specific places, people groups, and animals. Captions further explain photos. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Well-organized chapters allow students to identify key details of a country. Maps, timelines, and other visual features offer clarity to the text. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Among much of the conflict in the Middle East, Jordan has become a place of refuge for many seeking safety. This land of deserts along the Great Rift Valley is home to the ancient city of Petra and people wearing welcoming smiles. This title is the perfect trek through the culture, customs, and daily life in Jordan. Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Special features on recipes, activities, and languages further connect readers to the culture of the country. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Language sidebar with foreign words and pronunciations.