Books with author Kirsten Larsen

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in space. Describes why robots are suited for the risks of space, the data they collect, and what we have learned. Describes the history of robots in space, some missions on Mars and comets, and the future applications of robotic space technology. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--

Chicken Little is on a mission to live down that unfortunate "acorn incident"-the one when he shouted, "The sky is falling!" causing mass chaos and earning him the title of town fool. All Chicken Little wants now is to wipe that embarrassing episode from everyone's memory, but the press just won't leave him alone.Now readers can help Chicken Little go into hiding! Simply drag the magnetic wand over the plastic cover and drop the magnetic filings over our hero's image to disguise him as a pirate, a punk rocker, a disco duck . . . anything so people will leave the poor little chicken alone!

Expanding on our popular Let's Explore Science series, this book focuses on the scientific method. The scientific method is a step-by-step process for solving science problems. Scientists use it every day. Explaining each of the five parts; observing and asking questions, researching your topic, forming a hypothesis and testing it, designing and conducting an experiment, and analyzing and drawing conclusions from your result are all mapped out in detail. Learn how this straightforward topic can sometimes be a little trickier than it seems! This book will allow students to generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

In Nuclear Meltdowns, readers will learn how nuclear power works, the dangerous work involved, and the systems put in place to protect the public. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology failure to destructive weather. Each 48-page book features engaging before- and after-reading sections that prompt readers to understand the impact these events have on society and the environment.

Baseball is a fun game that kids can play in their community. This book introduces children to the sport of baseball using age-appropriate text. Written at a kindergarten reading level, this narrative is perfect for burgeoning readers; younger kids will love to listen along. Full-color images fill each spread and help children make connections between what they read and what they see. The familiar and exciting topic will keep reluctant readers interested. Children will love learning all about baseball.