Books by Lisa J Amstutz

Book SynopsisDirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

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Book SynopsisGo-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

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Book SynopsisFrom owls that live underground to penguins that build their nests in bat poo, these endangered birds are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible birds that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about birds that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered birds have been successful!

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Book SynopsisFrom buildings to clothing to safety to transport, nature has sparked all sort of inventions, design and innovation. Learn about some of the best in this fascinating series. Each spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature.

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Book SynopsisDirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

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Book SynopsisGo-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

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Book SynopsisLook up! All mountains rise high into the sky, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Some form when two pieces of Earth''s crust push up land. Erupting volcanoes form others. Some are growing, while others are shrinking. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about mountains, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

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Book SynopsisFlitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colourful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies.

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Book SynopsisQuad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader in the driver's seat!

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Book SynopsisWesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honour Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

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Book SynopsisFrom salamanders with lots of frills to squirmy creatures that look like worms, these endangered amphibians are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible amphibians that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about animals that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered amphibians have been successful!

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Book SynopsisBMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book.

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Book SynopsisSay hello to tiny but mighty ants! Young readers will get the fast facts on these hard-working insects, including ant body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts. Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the bustling world of ants.

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Book SynopsisWhat's that buzz? Bees! Young readers will get the fast facts about these busy insects, including bee body parts, habitats, life cycles and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts. Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the humming world of bees.

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Book SynopsisQuad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader in the driver's seat!

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Book SynopsisFrom sharks with oddly shaped heads to fish that look like they have hands, these endangered fish are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible fish that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about fish that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered fish have been successful!

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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science that makes airplanes possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time to find out what life was like before television. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people got news and entertainment before TV was invented.Trade Review"Informative and good for early researchers." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisAll valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth''s crust can form others. Some are at the bottom of the sea! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about valleys, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisExplores how brain-computer interfaces work, focusing on their history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

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Book SynopsisExplores how the Internet of Things works, focusing on its history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

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Book SynopsisExplores how the Internet of Things works, focusing on its history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time to find out what life was like before television. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people got news and entertainment before TV was invented.Trade Review"Informative and good for early researchers." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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