Paul Meisel – illustratör

Winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about Garbage People in the United States make more trash per person every day than people in any other country. What do we throw away, and where does it go? How can we reduce, reuse, and recycle? Read and find out!

Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes-and some animals even make the sea glow! With lively illustrations and diagrams and clear, engaging text, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating look into the many ways that light brightens our world. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to clearly explain concepts like light speed. This book also includes a find out more section with activities that show why plants need light to grow and why our shadows look different throughout the day. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Russell P. Leslie, Professor and Associate Director of the Lighting Research Center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating exploration of the three states of matter. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to explain the difference between solids, liquids and gases. This book also includes a find out more section with experiments designed to encourage further exploration and introduce record keeping. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Leonard Fine, formerly of Columbia University, and Dr. Karin Block of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the City College of New York. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

For dog people of all ages, a jubilant ode to our canines and the many things they love with wild abandon – especially YOU!From the yard to the park, from school to the market, from one end of the day to the next, dogs are full of joy. Ears flapping out the car window! Tug of war with a rope toy! Sprawling out on the sofa! Getting those “good dog” treats! Wherever they go, whatever they see, dogs love it all. But what do they love most? Guess! This delightfully chaotic book from Leda Schubert and Paul Meisel portrays dogs of all shapes and colours in a laugh-out-loud celebration of our very best friends.

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . .Meet Stinky Spike!Ahoy! When this shipyard pup gets lost at sea, he''s rescued by a crew of stinky pirates led by Captain Fishbeard. Spike must prove to the captain he can be a real pirate. Luckily, Stinky Spike has the best nose on the seven seas, and he uses it to sniff out all kinds of treasure. But what happens when Spike''s sense of smell leads him to some very strange loot?

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . .Can Stinky Spike sniff out a missing royal pup?Stinky Spike and Captain Fishbeard are thick as thieves and ready for adventure! That is, until they''re captured! When Princess Petunia offers Spike a chance to find her lost puppy and free the Driftwood''s crew, Spike is the top dog for the job. How hard could it be to find a fluffy royal pooch?

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . .Can Stinky Spike sniff out a missing royal pup?Stinky Spike and Captain Fishbeard are thick as thieves and ready for adventure! That is, until they''re captured! When Princess Petunia offers Spike a chance to find her lost puppy and free the Driftwood''s crew, Spike is the top dog for the job. How hard could it be to find a fluffy royal pooch?