Books by Mari Schuh

Zoom! A motorbike rider twists the throttle. She zips by. Dirt bikes race on bumpy tracks. Touring motorbikes go on long trips. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will learn about motorbike parts, types and uses.

Light comes from natural sources like the Sun. Light also comes from lightbulbs and candles. Read to learn about different sources of light.

"Learn all about narwhals! These magnificent tusked creatures of the sea come to life through carefully leveled text and vivid images! Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction"--

Sea anemones are big believers in the buddy system. They welcome clownfish to hang out in their tentacles and snack on leftovers. In return, their clownfish pals say thank you with a parasite cleaning. Beginning readers will discover how sea anemones have mastered the give and take of friendship.

For young parrotfish, the future is often bright! They can be born a dull color, and then turn into vibrant adults. Rainbow colors help many blend in with brilliant coral reefs. The beaming parrotfish swimming in this title will be a visual delight for the youngest readers.

Thunder booms through the sky. Lightning flashes through the clouds. A thunderstorm is here. Find out the safest place to be and what to do as you ride out the storm.

A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 100 kilometres per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way.

Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often reach land. Winds can whip to over 250 kilometres per hour. Trees, power lines and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Collies. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Short and chunky, bulldogs are stout both in stature and personality. Snoring, slobbering, and sleeping are bulldogs' favorite past times, but nothing makes them so charming as their devotion to their owners. Pick up this low-level title to learn more about how the bulldog breed became a family favorite!

Don't let boxers intimidate you. They're actually one of the goofiest dog breeds! Although their muscular bodies and watchful dispositions make them great police dogs, boxers are also loyal family companions. Find out more about the boxer's personality in this title for young learners.

Once bred to catch mice and rats in woolen mills, Yorkshire Terriers are now more of a companion dog. These portable pups have big personalities and long, colorful coats. Emergent readers will fall in love with Yorkies in this nonfiction title.

These short, long dogs were bred for the burrows. Instinctive diggers and protectors, Dachshunds should not be left alone outdoors. Instead, give them a pile of blankets to explore in your home. Hang with these hounds in this interesting title for reluctant readers.

These low-maintenance scent hounds are a family favorite. Beagles are happiest when meandering outside following the trail their noses lead them on. Known for their keen sense of smell, this breed has even been used for airport security. Read all about where a sharp nose can lead you in this beginner book.

In this book young readers will discover what litter is, how it can harm the environment and what they can do to help clean it up! The book introduces readers to the problem of littering and how to keep it in its rightful place.

Choo choo! The train is here! A freight train carries coal. A commuter train carries many workers. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will learn about train parts, types and uses.