Books with author Robyn Hardyman

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.

In North American, Hanukkah is thought of as a winter holiday. But in the southern hemisphere, Hanukkah happens during the summer. Fun facts like this one are found throughout this fun craft book. Readers can learn about the history of Hanukkah while creating gifts perfect for one of the eight nights of the holiday. Candles, envelopes to hold money, and dreidels can all be created from paper by following the clear instructions found in this book. Photographs of each step show each project in process and in its colorful, completed form.

Anyone who owns stock in a company owns a little piece of that company. However, since many people dont handle their own investments, they likely dont know what company they own a part of! In fact, they might not even know how their investments are moved around or how to define a stock at all. This book introduces the topic of stocks and bonds, including the risks of investment. Written in clear, accessible language for readers just starting to learn how their personal economy works, the main content will instill financial literacy to everyone who reads it.

Together, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison revolutionized electricity, and society, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Readers will learn how these geniuses did this as well as the science behind many of their inventions and experiments. They'll also discover little-known anecdotes and facts about the inventors. For example, Edison was nearly deaf since childhood, while Tesla may have inherited his ingenuity from his inventor mother! These two scientists might not have often agreed, but perhaps as foils they encouraged each other's best work. Relevant quotes and interesting fact boxes increase the appeal of this fascinating text.