Books with author Ruth Owen

How are worms helping the forest trees obtain water? Who is munching on the colorful fungus that's growing from a tree trunk? Which neighborhood residents will soon become dinner for the family of hungry woodpecker chicks? And what tiny creatures on the forest floor will feed on the red, orange, and yellow leaves that fall from the trees in autumn? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Packed with facts, core-curriculum information, and fantastic photographs that support the text, each book takes readers on a mini safari through a habitat. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, readers will discover connections and interactions between the plants, animals, and other living things that make each natural neighborhood their home.

When an abandoned 20-story building needs to be safely demolished and reduced to 80,000 tons of rubble, who do you call? Master blasters! These are the engineers who use precisely placed explosives to blast new subway tunnels under cities and demolish skyscrapers, towers, and bridges. Readers will discover how explosives engineers use science, math, and technology to plan and execute intricate sequences of explosions in demolition and construction projects. Told in a lively narrative style, this book includes firsthand accounts of the daily work of master blasters, entertaining anecdotes, cool facts, and behind-the-scenes images. Readers will also get the chance to try out fun math and engineering projects.

In this book, readers will discover all about the basic structure of plants and the jobs that roots, stems, leaves, and flowers do. Packed with information about wild and garden plants, this title gets readers investigating how plants take in water, make food with their leaves, and produce seeds. Students will even get to go on scavenger hunts to find out all about leaves, tree bark, and colorful flower petals.

Readers will learn what makes the yorkipoo tick as they turn the pages of this engaging title. Everything from looks, to choosing and caring for a dog, to what a designer dog is, is covered. Readers will get to know this lovable mix while they familiarize themselves with the features of a nonfiction text, with a table of contents, glossary, and websites to further their knowledge.

Ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and candy are great baking inspiration. This book is chock-full of themed Halloween recipes for young bakers to tackle during the spookiest time of the year. Including baked items for every taste preference, this book breaks down each yummy recipe into an easy-to-follow set of instructions, as well as provides an ingredient and equipment list. Safety tips remind readers to ask for help with sharp or hot baking tools, but recipes have been specially chosen to be appropriate for young bakers of all experience levels.

Fearsome predators lurk in both the depths and the shallow waters of the world’s oceans, waiting to attack their prey with clever precision. Vibrant photographs will provide an up-close look into the world of sharks that will fascinate readers. Clear and informative text explains the extreme advantages this ancient predator has over its prey and engaging facts will keep readers entertained from cover to cover.

Christmas can be made even more fun with lovely decorations and homemade gifts. For readers who love crafting, this book of fantastic, easy projects with a Christmas theme is perfect. With just a few basic craft supplies and even recycled materials from around the house, readers can create special crafts such as Christmas tree decorations, a homemade Advent calendar, and even snowmen made from socks. Each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of opportunities for readers to use their own creativity to make truly unique designs.