Books with author Joanne Mattern

What did you eat for breakfast this morning? Did you have a snack after school? From crunchy cereal to chunky ice cream, chances are the foods you love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Get the scoop on each innovator's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top. Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave you hungry for more. Extra morsels such as a timeline and a sidebar add to this recipe for fun. So pull up a chair and dig in to Food Dudes!

An active volcano that towers 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is one of the most distinctive sights of the Pacific Northwest.A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will explore the incredible national park that is centered around the enormous volcano, learning about the local wildlife and geography as they go. They will also learn about the natural history of the area, find out how it became a national park, and discover which environmental challenges the park is facing today.

Meet Walt Disney!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biography book introduces the youngest readers to Walt Disney-the visionary artist who is loved the world over. Colorful photos and very simple text encourage children to read on their own-as they get to know the creator of Mickey Mouse and so many other beloved characters.

There's a reason bats are associated with Halloween-they look pretty spooky! But these gentle, shy creatures don't hurt people.In fact, they help us in many ways-by eating insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading fruit seeds. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help readers (Ages 6-7) navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.