Joyce Jeffries

The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...

Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-to-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...

Censorship is a complicated topic, but it's one that affects young people's lives. Debates about banning books and other kinds of censorship, especially what children should and should not have access to, continue to happen today. Readers are given the tools to better understand what censorship is-both in the United States and in other countries-in order to develop an informed opinion about this timely topic. The accessible text is paired with eye-catching...

Our mom is often one of our first teachers. Readers discover some of the fun things kids can learn from their moms, including how to count, tie shoes, and play baseball. These lessons are shown through a relatable fictional narrative and bright illustrations. The close relationship between the pictures and text aids in the development of strong reading comprehension skills. Readers can explore the accessible text on their own, or they can follow along...

Arctic foxes have developed special adaptations that help them survive in the unwelcoming tundra. In the winter, their fur is white; in the summer, when the snow melts, they grow gray or brown fur. The furry bottoms of their feet and their large tails keep them warm all year round. Readers will enjoy discovering these and other facts about this marvelous animal. These facts enhance readers' understanding of common science curriculum topics. Stunning...

Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....

Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...

Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....

Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library! Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library. They'll also find out where the name "librarian" comes from and learn all about lending with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. A picture...

Snow, sledding, and hot cocoa can only mean one thing: Winter is here! This charming fiction title transports readers into a winter wonderland, where a relatable narrator explores the season. Readers meet the narrator's family and friends, who show how much fun it is to spend Winter with loved ones. Readers will enjoy this title's colorful illustrations and approachable text, which is perfect for young learners. By the end, readers will be counting...