Bray Jacobson

Spiders have a bad reputation based solely on their appearance, which many find creepy or unnerving. However, these helpful bugs eat many other pests and lead interesting, busy lives. Facts such as how spiders hunt, what their homes are like, and how they grow will fascinate young readers eager to learn more about the many kinds of spiders found around the world. Paired with full-color, detailed photographs of different kinds of spiders and their...

All birds lay eggs, but the size, shape, and colors are very different. Do these differences change the bird life cycle? Readers learn about the general life cycle of a bird from when the egg is laid to the different life-spans of various types of birds. Written specifically for students in need of review or extra help, this book gives a concise overview of a topic commonly included in science curricula. Alongside the main content's simple explanations,...

Ants are known as one of nature's hardest working animals. Their strength and persistence in bringing food to their colonies have been well documented. Now, beginning readers have a chance to learn about some of the littlest bugs in this volume written just for them. Complete with information about what ants eat, how they live, and generally, how they stay so busy, this book is a must-have to satisfy the curiosity of your youngest naturalists. Eye-catching...

Almost nothing is more naturally magical than seeing a butterfly alight on a flower in your garden before it flutters away. From the lovely orange of the monarch to the blues of the pipevine swallowtail, butterflies are found all over North America and are often one of the bugs young readers are able to identify on sight. Age-appropriate text explains about the butterfly life cycle, their food supply, and their bodies. Beautiful, detailed photographs...

Mammals are a very diverse group. From whales and dolphins that give birth in the water to platypuses that lay eggs, these life cycles can often seem very different. However, they're very similar. Readers learn the basic structure of the mammal life cycle through simple language and accompanying diagrams that show the cycle step-by-step. The main content offers a way for struggling readers to more easily, learn an important science curriculum topic,...

The Rocky Mountains were once a great obstacle to those traveling west. Today, they are passable but still formidable in their height and the length of the mountain range. In these ways, among others, the Rocky Mountains are truly a natural wonder! Readers find out the combination of ways the mountain range formed as well as where to find the highest peaks in this book. Accessible language and age-appropriate detail are complemented by full-color...

Life on Earth depends on carbon. In fact, about 18.5 percent of a human body's mass is carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals' breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and more can be shown in the model known as the carbon cycle. Though this concept can be confusing, all readers have a chance to understand this concept through the text and simple diagrams in this book. Both struggling readers and those looking for review can...

Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger. Others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. A common science curriculum topic, insect life cycles may be confusing because of these differences. However, this book breaks down these cycles into easy-to-understand steps in both accessible language and colorful diagrams readers can turn to for review again and again. The most important vocabulary needed to talk...

Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps...

By preschool, many kids have a sense of what being "nice" means: sharing with a sibling, using please and thank you, and not arguing. Kindness encompasses so many behaviors, and one of the best ways for kids to learn them all is by exposure. This book helps readers recognize and understand what behaviors are kind to others, including friends, teachers, siblings, and caregivers. Low-ATOS text written in complete sentences aids reading fluency and full-color...