Books by Sue Gagliardi

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

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

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

"The three little pigs stayed safe from the big bad wolf by hiding in a house that could withstand his huffing and puffing. This books examines the science behind strong building that can withstand forces like powerful winds. Includes an activity, fun facts, and an "In the Real World" special feature"--

"The Billy Goats Gruff had to outsmart the troll to cross a bridge, but could have avoided him entirely if they had built a raft. This book discusses the science of rafts, including a project to build and test your own raft, and includes an "In the Real World" feature"--

"The Gingerbread Man was eaten by a fox because he couldn't use a bridge to cross the river. This book includes a project on how to build a bridge and the science behind them. Includes fun facts and a "In the Real World" special feature"--

"Focus Readers is distributed by North Star Editions."

"Explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the hurricane that hit the United States in 2005. Includes an overview of how people prepare for and respond to hurricanes, as well as stories of people who survived Hurricane Katrina"--

"Explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the wildfires that burned across California. Includes an overview of how people prepare for and respond to wildfires, as well as stories of people who survived the California fires"--

"Focus Readers is distributed by North Star Editions"--T.p. verso.

"Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in spring. Includes fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a "Get Outside!" special feature"--