Ruth Owen

Learn how plastic is harming marine animals and ends up in the oceans, includes suggestions on how to solve the plastic pollution problem.

"How do you feed a hungry unicorn that has stopped by for dinner? . . . Start with a carrot cake milkshake to serve your friend their favorite treat alongside an appetizer inspired by their famous horn. Then, feast on a rainbow veggie tart for the main course. When you're ready for dessert, whip up a batch of magical unicorn cupcakes. Yum! Don't forget to explore more about unicorn facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical...

"What do you make when a mermaid comes for dinner? . . . Start with a fizzy underwater-themed lemonade and some cheesy seashell-shaped crackers. For the main course, cook up some fresh seaweed (green pasta!) and shrimp. Then, end it all with an ice cream dessert that will remind your mermaid friend of home. Don't forget to explore more about mermaid myths and tall tails so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal"--Provided by publisher....

"All around us Earth's rock cycle is in action. Wind and rain turn rocks to sand; dead leaves mix with rock particles to make soil; over millions of years, layers of sand and soil turn to sedimentary rock; beneath our feet in Earth's crust, extreme heat and pressure create metamorphic rocks; while lava bursts from volcanoes and cools to become igneous rock. This in-depth look at rocks and fossils gives students the chance to carry out investigations...

"Are you in love with your lizard? Have a passion for creating? Why not get crafting for your lovely lizard?! Sew a snuggle mat where your playful pet can get cozy. Tap into your lizard's dino roots with a cute costume. Weave a hammock for your lizard's lazy lounging pleasure. And make mealtime a little more exciting with a food foraging ball. Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you show your lizard some love. Plus, tips on lizard...

"Do you give a hip-hop-hooray for your happy bunny? Love to make things? Why not get crafting for your busy bunny?! Create a cozy bunny bed and an adorable carrot-shaped hat for your hopping friend! Or bake your bunny a yummy carrot cake treat. Then, get your pet going by building a bunny maze. Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you build for your bunny. Plus, tips on bunny care keep your pet happy and healthy!"--

"Do you have a fabulous feline friend? Love to craft? Why not get crafting for your cool cat?! Learn how to make your cat a cozy pyramid hideaway and a kitty grass planter. Create a puzzle game that will keep your cat active while snacking. And make a lion's mane hat that will let your kitty go wild! Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you show your kitty some love. Plus, tips on cat care keep your pet happy and healthy!"--

A baby harp seal is used to cold. After all, it is born on ice in one of the coldest places on Earth--the Arctic. Fortunately, the pup's mom takes good care of her baby--for a short time. She keeps the pup close by and nurses if with very rich milk that helps the pup quickly grow a layer of fat to keep it warm. After about 12 days, however, the mother leaves the baby. Look inside to find out how these seal pups survive in their frozen Arctic world....