Books with author Marissa Hernandez

The Wright brothers wanted to build a flying machine. The path to achieve their dream was filled with many obstacles. Countless hours would be spent studying and testing their plans. But their hard work paid off, and today they are known as the "forefathers of flight." Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Let's face it. Moving is scary. Different places, different people (or dogs), different customs. It's a lot for a dog - or child - to take in; in fact, it's enough to make even the sturdiest dog run and hide. When Arwen's friend Spike learns he is moving to the Big Apple, all the dogs in the dog park get together to try to help Spike find the positive side of moving and Arwen, spunky as ever, tells Spike all about her big move, from one country to another, to join a family of humans in Chicago. This is the first in a series of books following little Arwen, a tiny teacup chihuahua with a huge heart and presence, as she and her doggie pals face the milestones of growing up, from puppies to big dogs on campus. A heart-warming tale sure to help children who are facing big moves see what a great adventure moving can be.Written by a mother of two active little girls and one very bossy chihuahua, these books were written and told to her own human daughters to help them through their own life transitions.