Kirsty Holmes

Owning a pet can be a challenge, especially if that pet is a 20-foot-tall predator! Only the bravest and boldest can tame the Tyrannosaurs rex. This guide will teach fearless readers how to care for this gigantic beast, without becoming its dinner. They'll learn fascinating facts about this fierce dinosaur. Cool fact boxes teach readers interesting information in bite-sized chunks. Hilarious illustrations will have even reluctant readers giggling....

Readers will learn about experiencing feelings of loneliness and how to deal with them in a healthy way. As they are introduced to the colorful, adorable character The Lone Furball, they find tips on dealing with loneliness through this relatable and age-appropriate main text. Readers uncover strategies for approaching their own lonely emotions in a constructive way to turn gloomy feelings into positive ones. The eye-catching comic book style, engaging...

Despite the simple designs shown on most Valentine's Day cards, hearts are quite complex organs. With this stimulating book, readers take a close look at the four-chambered pump that keeps the blood circulating in their bodies. Colorful diagrams illustrate the different parts of the heart and help struggling readers understand the important processes this key body part performs. Manageable text helps readers of many levels grasp important components...

There is a variety of delicious food in the world, but it is not an unlimited resource. Full-color photographs and achievable text guide readers as they discover the importance of being careful with food waste, occasionally opting for a meat-free meal option, and buying foods locally when possible. A glossary is included to clarify any words a reader might not know, an index helps reader independently explore the text, and fact boxes and graphic organizers...

Today, there are many kinds of trains. From steam engines to maglev trains, they're all amazing pieces of technology that many kids love to learn about. They may carry passengers or freight, but trains have many of the same parts. This title takes young readers right into a train's engine to learn how to drive one! Including interesting STEM content and a friendly narrator, this title caters to elementary readers with carefully written language and...

Young readers are introduced to healthy ways to deal with anger in this engaging book, which explores the feelings one gets when they get mad. They meet a colorful character named Raging Raccoon, who helps them understand this emotion. Through the engaging main text, eye-catching comic book design, and full-color photographs and illustrations, they learn what causes anger and how to properly approach dealing with those feelings. This important subject...

Helicopters are fascinating vehicles made up of many important parts. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers learn all about these amazing aircraft. Helpful diagrams, accessible text, and an advantageous design all combine to make for an engaging book that readers of many ages and levels will benefit from. Eye-catching illustrations help clarify important lessons and hold the attention of even reluctant readers. This insightful and informative...

Throughout history, hot-air balloons have been used for a number of practical and recreational purposes. With their beautiful and often brightly colored designs, hot-air balloons are objects of high interest and curiosity, especially among young readers who are already interested in other kinds of aircraft. Readers of this engaging book follow along with Piggles, a charming pig, to learn all about hot-air balloons. Vibrant illustrations and carefully...

Children will love this inviting introduction to school. Key topics such as first day, teachers, and school rules are accompanied by warm, relatable images.

All pets have unique needs. This particular pet needs daily walks, a very long leash, and a home with very high ceilings! Meet the Diplodocus, the tallest dinosaur in town. Taking care of this dino won't be easy, but it will be tons of fun, about 17 tons, to be exact. Delightfully funny illustrations bring the Diplodocus into stunning focus. Cool fact boxes offer interesting information. Even reluctant readers will devour this funny book full of dinosaur...