Books with author Kristen Rajczak

Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime, or an artificial tree that may come in any color including green, silver, or pink. Written with age-appropriate language and content, this book explains the symbolism behind our use of Christmas trees today and the many famous trees readers may know, including the huge tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Readers are introduced to how comets move and form. Famous comets, such as Halleys comet, are highlighted throughout the text. Fun fact boxes accompany science content detailed in age-appropriate language. Enhanced by full color photographs of these incredible light shows and helpful scientific diagrams, this book brings these comets to Earth for readers to enjoy.

A diet rich in vegetables is one of the best ways to prevent disease, maintain a healthy weight, and keep all the bodys systems functioning well. Nonetheless, veggies are often met with a resounding Yuck! For many people, thats because they havent found the kinds of vegetables they like or learned to cook them well. Readers will learn about many different vegetables and the health benefits of eating a variety every day. Cooking tips, facts boxes, and colorful photographs enhance delicious step-by-step recipes that will have readers asking for cucumber instead of chips and sweet potato instead of sweets!

More than 4.4 million tons (4 million mt) of cocoa beans are used to quell the worlds need for tasty products each year. But cocoa is used for far more than just chocolate bars. Readers will discover the history and origins of cocoa while they explore a diverse, useful culinary ingredient. Full-color photographs will accompany delicious recipes that use cocoa or chocolate, including mole and a low-sugar granola. Through interesting fact boxes and plenty of food fun, readers will learn how to reap the benefits of cocoas healthy properties without eating too much dessert!

Did you know Demi Lovato got her start on a childrens show starring a big purple dinosaur? From touring with the Jonas Brothers to starring in her own show on the Disney Channel, Demi has come a long way since then. With full-color photographs, a detailed timeline of key events in Demis life, and easy-to-read chapters detailing Demis acting and music, this book will make a fan of any reader.

Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you're celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the three wise men or the magi, these figures are part of the Christmas story and often appear in nativity scenes during this time of year. In some places, they're more important than Santa Claus. In this volume, readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how they are celebrated in cultures around the world today.