Shalini Vallepur

'In many parts of the United States, the leaves change color and the air grows cooler in autumn. Other parts of the world see autumn happen in this way too! Animals collect food for winter and make their homes ready for hibernation or simply a place to shelter when it's colder. Emerging readers will love this simple introduction to the many facets of the fall season. From what to wear to what the weather will be like, the main content covers it all...

"Playing outside in the winter can be a challenge. It's cold, so kids need hats, scarves, gloves, and coats in many parts of the world. But there's almost nothing more beautiful than a crisp, cold, winter day when the snowing is lightly falling! Readers learn to appreciate the winter season in this book, which covers winter weather and how it affects plants and animals, as well as people."--Amazon.

"From the news to social media, there is a lot of information on the internet. So how do we know what is true? Learn how information is shared, then learn some helpful tips about how to find out if information is correct. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy"--

"When the days start to get longer and the sun shines a little warmer, we know spring is on the way! Sometimes rainy and cool, sometimes warm and sunny, spring is the time when baby animals are born and when plants start to reach from the soil to the sky. Readers ready to come out of hibernation find out all about how to dress in spring, holidays celebrated then, and what weather to expect, among other interesting facts about the season. Written with...

Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians are all essential front-line workers. They work hard to help people in emergency situations, and they need to do their jobs well under a lot of pressure. Readers take a closer look at what it takes to work in the field of emergency services in this exciting guide to a high-interest group of community helpers.

"Sugar sweetens some of the tastiest treats, including the cookies you'll find at the Cookie Jar food truck. The story of sugar is a pretty sweet tale"--

"Hop aboard the Rice Bowl food truck with your rice-loving guide Mina as you drive along the road to rice. From the rice paddies, to the rice dishes on tables around the globe, you'll see it all!"--

"Sipping warm tea can make a cold, dreary day a little bit cozier. But how do those tea leaves make it to your mug? Join the Tea Pot food truck to find out!"--

The world needs transportation workers. They keep us moving, getting us to where we need to go. Even during the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic, they often remained hard at work. Early learners discover basic facts about a variety of careers in transportation through short, simple sentences that encourage independent reading.

"Ka-boom! Tomatoes and pickles, onions and cheese, lettuce and patty all burst out from between two buns! It's time to deconstruct diets. Take a look at all the ingredients that go into a burger. Learn where they come from and how they are made. Explore smart diet swaps and see what burgers look like around the world. There's a lot to learn when you blow up a burger"--