Books with author Loreen Leedy

This book is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for fourth-grade mathematics in geometry: (4.G.3).Once you start looking, you can find symmetry all around you. Symmetry is when one shape looks the same if you flip, slide, or turn it. It's in words and even letters. It's in both nature and man-made things. In fact, art, design, decoration, and architecture are full of it. This clear and concise book explains different types of symmetry and shows you how to make your own symmetrical masterpieces. Notes and glossary are included.

Similes set off an exciting chase scene in an adventure in language arts. Rufus the fox is up to something. He runs across the meadow as fast as lightning, sneaks up to Babette like a thief in the night, and roars like a lion. Babette, mad as a hornet, chases Rufus all over town. But is Rufus being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a surprise destination? Rufus sure is crazy--crazy like a fox! Sure to make the reader as happy as a clam, this bright simile story also includes a clear explanation of similes and shows how to include similes in a story.

A guessing-game introduction to animal tracks . . . and the baby animals who make them!In this adorable introduction to animal tracks and habitats, a trail of paw, hoof, or flipper-prints wanders across the page, followed by a question: who made these tracks? Thirteen different species are represented, introducing not only their signature tracks, but what their young are called, and a fact about their behavior. On the final pages, some very familiar footprints are followed up by the question "Who learns to walk on two feet?" A baby, of course! With its simple question and response pattern, Step by Step is suitable for very young readers who will delight in guessing the answers and turning the page to uncover adorable baby animals. The hardcover edition includes backmatter with bonus facts about the baby animals pictured-- from caterpillar to human. For the very youngest readers, a board book edition is also available.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

With lively illustrations, poems, riddles, jokes, and interesting facts, Loreen Leedy takes readers on a prehistoric tour beginning with the formation of Earth 4.5 billion years ago. Readers will learn about the plants and animals in each period up to when dinosaurs and small mammals and even humans appeared. There's a timeline that helps clarify the different periods covered, and kids will especially enjoy the entertaining and captioned artwork, humor and intriguing informational tidbits throughout. A fascinating introduction to prehistoric times that will wet readers' appetite for more.

With lively illustrations, poems, riddles, jokes, and interesting facts, Loreen Leedy takes readers on a prehistoric tour beginning with the formation of Earth 4.5 billion years ago. Readers will learn about the plants and animals in each period up to when dinosaurs and small mammals and even humans appeared. There's a timeline that helps clarify the different periods covered, and kids will especially enjoy the entertaining and captioned artwork, humor and intriguing informational tidbits throughout. A fascinating introduction to prehistoric times that will wet readers' appetite for more.

Lucky for Jack, the giant he meets at the top of the beanstalk chasing him with a huge fork does not plan to eat him. He is more interested in nutrition than in devouring Jack. Using the USDA's MyPlate nutrition model, the giant makes Jack a scrumptious meal. As he cooks, he teaches Jack about the food groups--grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy--and how much of each should be on Jack's plate. Jack also learns that he should get plenty of exercise, which he does as he climbs back down the beanstalk.