Mae Respicio

"If this book were a house, the rooms would be filled with warmth, family, and friendship." —Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winner Hello, Universe; The Land of Forgotten Girls; and Blackbird Fly
A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer.
Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project....

It's party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about balloons that you can share at your next party in this insightful book.

A farmer gets into a huge tractor with a plow attached behind it. The tractor is ready to begin a long day of work! What parts do these vehicles have, and what kind of work do they do in fields and other places? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how tractors are used from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing tractors in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles....

A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, spirit boxes, and other advanced gear. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings.

Cuddling with a soft teddy bear can be very calming. But how are teddy bears made? What are they made from? Who invented them? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about teddy bears in this engaging book.

You see books at school, at libraries, and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelves around the world? These questions and many more will be answered in this book about books.