Pengarang: Jane Katirgis

What causes floods? How can we prevent them? How do you stay safe in a flood? Readers find out answers to these questions and more. …

On average, there are between 50 and 60 volcanoes that erupt each year somewhere on Earth. Nature’s fury holds our attention and our wonder. What is a volcano? How is one formed? Is there a way to pr …

On the average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the world, but thousands of people video record these tremendous feats of Mother Nature so we can see them up close. What is a tsunami? What cau …

Orangutan means "person of the forest" in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to the …

It is hard to imagine that these creatures as big as trucks could be vulnerable, but the giants of the sea are endangered. What is their biggest threat? What is being done to save them? Readers learn …

The giant panda is the national symbol of China and one of the most beloved animals in the world. So who would want to hurt this creature? How does it survive in the wild? Why are populations shrinki …

Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that exhibit complex emotions, intellect, and abilities, much like humans. Then why are gorillas at risk? Readers learn about the daily lives of gorillas in …

Rhinoceroses are some of the oldest creatures on our planet, yet, despite surviving for thousands of years, this ancient animal is now endangered. Why? Your readers discover fascinating facts about r …

The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Your readers learn why they are threatened a …

The problem-solving skills learned through STEM can take you to the next level in just about any career field. Learn all about the engineers who work with NASCAR, the design behind the GPS system in …

What great STEM job may be waiting for you? How about a job in food and nutrition? Have you ever looked at your dinner and thought about all the people who helped get it to your table? Learn all abou …

Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down, " repeated throughout the narrative with photographs …

Author Jane Katirgis introduces newest readers to the world of "tall" and "short." With the help of full-color photographs and a Words to Know section, young children can get a st …

Delightful color photographs of the opposites "over" and "under" help illustrate this concept to emerging readers. A simple word or phrase describes each photograph. Young childre …

What’s the difference between day and night? This book introduces readers to the world of these opposites. Crisp color photographs support the text for young children who are just starting to read on …

Author Jane Katirgis introduces new readers to the difference between big and little. Full-color photographs reinforce the concept. Young children will be delighted to start reading on their own. …

With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own. …

With large, easy-to-read text, beginning readers can explore the zoo. They’ll meet some fun baby animals and their families. …

This great addition to the All About Baby Animals series teaches young readers about the animals that live in the grasslands. Beautiful photographs introduce baby animals and their habitat. Perfect f …

What baby animals live in the forest? Young readers will delight in full-color photographs and easy-to-read text about forest animals. …

Who lives on the farm? Beginning readers can learn about baby animals on the farm. Full-color photographs help illustrate the text. …

Many baby animals live in our backyard. Beginning readers can learn all about these backyard babies with the help of easy-to-read text. Engaging photographs keep even the youngest of readers entertai …

What are avalanches? What causes them? Readers learn about avalanches and what is being done to keep people safe from them. …

What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen? How can people stay safe during them? Readers learn all about earthquakes so that they can be prepared. …

What causes forest fires? How are they stopped? What are we doing to protect our forests, our animals, and ourselves from them? Your curious readers find answers to these questions and more. …

Whether you are four years old or seventy-five, you can be a BMX racer. BMX stands for bicycle motocross. Freestyle BMX is when riders pull tricks on their bikes. What’s the best part of BMX? Is it t …

Motocross is the sport of racing motorcycles off-road. This book follows the riders as they complete several laps around a course of jumps, turns, hills, and bumps. After learning how to ride a dirt …

More than a million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, they get ready to race. Riders hop on their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. How do you drive a snowmobile? What are the races like …

Brrr. Who lives in the snow? Readers meet some cute baby snow animals in this fun and easy-to-read text. …

What is an inexpensive and fun way to get started in the world of motor sports? Karting is a good way to start racing. About half of the kart racers in the United States are under the age of eighteen …

The popular sport of bass fishing presents lots of options for an angler. Striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, and white perch make their homes in many different …

The catfish: it’s big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that s …

At any local pond or freshwater lake, you will likely find someone fishing. Millions of people in North America enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Sunfish, perch, walleye, and northe …

If you are looking for a sport that combines an outdoor adventure with patience, creativity, and perseverance, get ready to fly fish! The techniques for fly fishing are simple to learn and can provid …

George Washington was one of the most influential figures in American history. How did the first president of the United States become such a strong leader? This easy-to-read text clearly highlights …

Arriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources and a thrilling narrative present the story of America’s fi …

Many people have heard of Paul Revere’s famous ride, but this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as …

When Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. He longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his fami …

John Sutter’s entrance into American history began because of a rocky situation. He fled Switzerland in search of riches, leaving behind his wife and young children, because he owed people a great de …

A man of renowned courage, Sitting Bull was a great leader. What path led him to be such a brave chief? Readers will be spellbound by the biographical details shared in this riveting biography. As a …