Books published by publisher Gareth Stevens Publishing

Bugs can be squirmy, wriggly, and creepy. Origami bugs are just cool! With this engaging book and a few sheets of paper, young artists will read about and create bees, cicadas, butterflies, and other interesting insects. Colorful photographs, guiding illustrations, and numbered directions make each activity accessible, no matter the artist's level of proficiency. After completing this book, readers will want to make more origami creatures and other creations.

The Mound Builders were some of the most advanced Native peoples to be encountered by European explorers. They made their homes in the part of North America along what is now known as the Mississippi River. Their complex, ancient culture is very impressive: the Mound Builders are credited with being the first group of people to rely on farming as a major source of food. This book features photographs of cool artifacts and critical thinking questions to engage readers as they draw their own conclusions while learning about the Mound Builders.

A monstrous megatsunami sounds like the plot of thrilling action movie, but could this catastrophic natural disaster really be in our future? As climate change continues to impact the planet in dangerous and destructive ways, it's best to be prepared. This volume introduces readers to the concept of extreme storms in an entertaining way. They'll learn survival tips for situations ranging from silly to scary. A chilling design with creepy, full-color images add to the excitement. Even reluctant readers will be drawn to this spooky, high-interest topic.

NASA calls the ocean the "great unknown," because we know more about the surface of the moon than the bottom of the ocean. Marine biologists study marine life by swimming with sharks or learning about life processes by studying plants that grow with almost no sunlight, making them some of Earth's greatest adventurers. With explanations about how one becomes a marine biologist and the many different paths their careers might take, this book is perfect for readers who are adventurers, animal lovers, swimmers, or simply curious about what's under the water that covers 70 percent of Earth.

Ice cream trucks are the most popular vehicles among people looking for a cool, tasty treat. While many kids are familiar with what the outside of a truck looks like, they don't know what's on the inside or the many activities of an ice cream truck driver. This high-interest book has the answers, explained through low-ATOS text with supporting photographs of real-life ice cream trucks.

How much flour does a cookie recipe need? What if you double the recipe? With this book, simple word problems encourage readers to consider the many ways math is used in the kitchen to make delicious desserts. They'll use math strategies and knowledge acquired in the classroom to solve each problem and check their work against a concluding answer key. Including four recipes that readers can make themselves or with just a little help from an adult, this volume is sure to be a hit with the culinarily curious and mathematically minded alike.

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived. It could chomp up to 500 pounds of meat and bone in a single bite! While crocodiles don't compare in size, they're some of the largest carnivores alive today and one of the most feared man-eaters. This cleverly crafted volume invites readers into the worlds of these predators and asks them to envision what would happen if these beasts went head-to-head in the ultimate beast battle. Color photographs, dynamic illustrations, and imaginative text brings the action to life.

"No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports leagues! This attention-grabbing volume dives into the rise of online games, the gamers who play them, and how gamers make a living as full-time streamers. Also discussed are online privacy best practices"--

"The United States' Founding Fathers knew how important a free press could be to their great experiment in democracy--so important that they protected that freedom in the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Throughout the history of the United States (and before), newspapers have documented the ins and out and ups and downs of the country. This intriguing volume will showcase these primary sources of American history, from the earliest reports on revolutionary feelings in New England to the muckrakers of the Progressive Era to the devastating headlines that followed the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York"--