Books with author Robyn Hardyman

Borrowing $20 to go to the movies might not seem like muchunless the person you borrow from charges interest! This concept can be a difficult one for young people to grasp until they face this situation themselves. Luckily, this book clearly breaks down credit, loans, interest, and debt to help readers understand one of the hardest financial areas to manage long before they truly need the help. Sidebars and fact boxes supplement sections on credit cards, bankruptcy, and even national debt to explain especially tricky topics.

Diwali is the Hindu festival of light and the start to the new year, so there's a lot to celebrate. Origami lamps and lanterns would fit right in with other decorations for Diwali, as lamps are put out to welcome the dead back to their families. Readers can find out all about other traditional Diwali celebrations through fact boxes as they learn to fold a coin purse, flowers for garlands, a vase, and more. A step-by-step guide aids readers through each origami project, including full-color photographs of each step.

Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing the world today, but scientists, engineers, and other innovators are using their STEM skills to challenge this global crisis. From the technological advances being used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the scientific knowledge being applied to build energy-efficient homes, each exciting innovation is explained to readers. The narrative offers accessible language and facts that complement science curriculum topics. Engaging sidebars and full-color photographs add to this essential reading experience, which will inspire young innovators to develop their own ideas for protecting the planet.

Valentine's Day is all about love. Whether sharing love with friends, family, or a special someone, there's a great origami project that would be the perfect gift. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through folding hearts, bookmarks, boxes for chocolate, and even a bunch of flowers. Full-color photographs aid budding origamists and show completed projects up close. Readers learn about the roots of Valentine's Day and how it's become the holiday it is today through a detailed introduction and fact boxes accompanying each project.

Even though for many kids Halloween is most associated with trick-or-treating, this holiday hasn't always been about candy. In fact, it's a very old holiday, and a lot of its traditions have lasted many years. Readers will enjoy learning about Halloween's roots while making origami projects to decorate for today's celebrations. A ghost, witch's hat, bat, and jack -o'-lantern are just some of the great paper-folding crafts readers can try by following clear, concise instructions. Full-color photographs guide them through each step and show off the spooky, completed origami.