Books by Joanne Mattern

Explores how a roller coaster's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard roller coasters. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

Explores how animals' physical features help them survive, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard creatures. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

Explores how armor's design helps it fulfill its purpose, and challenges readers to build their own cardboard armor. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of the Philippines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"Jack was able to grow a giant beanstalk using magic seeds, but anyone can grow a regular beanstalk at home. Includes step-by-step instructions, fun facts, and a "In the Real World" special feature"--

"Hansel and Gretel trapped the evil witch in the oven, but people also sometimes use traps to catch animals. Includes an activity to build your own trap, fun facts, and an "In the Real World" special feature"--

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Ecuador. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In Speedboats, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that keep these boats afloat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.

"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind cars. Includes glossary and index."--