Books with author Dawn McMillan

The book behind the viral internet sensation of "The Scottish Granny" reading this story to her grandchild. A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated bum? A rocket bum? A robot bum? Find out in this silly, quirky tale with hilarious illustrations. Children and parents will love this book - no ifs, ands, or butts about it! "I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny ... the perfect kid-combo." Storywraps

Dr. Ian Stirling and Dr. Jane Goodall are two famous wildlife scientists. They both use graphs and charts to keep records of important things such as population, weight, length, and litter size. Amazing photographs will help you understand the types of tasks that these scientists engage in to gather data on polar bears and chimpanzees! With math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn to read graphs and build their STEM skills.

I trim and I trim and still the hair grows way past my knees, down to my toes..."" Nothing that Mister Spears tries can stop his ear hair growing -- not even wearing a motorcycle helmet! Then a flash of inspiration brings the answer, one that leads to a big change in life for him and his cute cat Tiger. Another hilarious story from McMillan and Kinnaird, Mister Spears and his Hairy Ears blends rhyme, humour and (hint) the birth of a rock star with delightful colour illustrations.

Learn how wildlife scientists use graphs, charts, and data analysis! It is important for wildlife scientists to assess probability and more when working with wild animals like polar bears and chimpanzees! This title uses mathematical diagrams and charts to improve readers' data analysis and STEM skills. Learn about Jane Goodall's work in chimpanzee conservation! Accurate data analysis is essential to her work and the work of many other scientists! These exciting examples will engage readers, while practice problems and clear diagrams will make them more confident in their own data analysis skills.

Doctor Grundy lost his undies, His best ones, supersized! When a strong wind blows past Doctor Grundy’s clothesline, away fly his favorite pair of underwear. They land on a pirate ship, are blown on to Scotland, get a mend in China – but will they ever find their way back home? Another irreverent, fun story from the bestselling team of McMillan and Kinnaird, Doctor Grundy’s Undies blends rhyme, humor and an undie world tour with delightful color illustrations. The New Zealand edition has already proved a hit, reprinting prior to publication in September 2014.

Learn about endangered animals such as the Sumatran tiger, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the northern white rhinoceros, and the leatherback turtle. As you learn more about these animals, you will also read and interpret graphs and charts that show important information about them. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn to read graphs and build their STEM skills.

A family wants to share a pizza, but who gets how much? With this book, you'll learn how mathematicsl equations can help you answer any mathematical questions. Apply equations to food measurements, the human body, and even outer space! With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they are introduced to variables, expressions, and equations, and build their STEM skills.

Learn about estimating multidigit numbers by using data from newspapers! Newspapers are full of data, including graphs and tables pertaining to weather, lifestyle, currency, sports, and more! This title shows young readers different types of data relating to newspapers through clear mathematical diagrams and charts. Extensive examples and diagrams help simplify estimation, data collection, and various STEM themes, leaving readers ready to practice making their own estimations.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Learn about jobs that rely on data to get work done! Meteorologists collect and prepare data, using tools, satellites, and radars. Census counters and city planners collect and use data to predict population increases, school enrollment numbers, and city park sizes. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn to estimate with multidigit numbers and build their STEM skills.