Joyce Jeffries

Introduces veterinarians, the work that they do, and the equipment that they use.

A simple look at the day-to-day job of a bus driver.

Beginning readers get a look at the work that bakers do every day including mixing the batter and slicing the bread.

Introduces mayors, the work that they do, and the equipment that they use.

Introduces construction workers, the work they do, and the equipment they use. Beginning readers get a look at the work that construction workers do.

Beginning readers get a look at the work that librarians do.

Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton s engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer...

Introduces pilots, the work that they do, and the aircraft that they fly.

"Black bears are the most common bears found in North America. Readers learn fun facts about these familiar bears through accessible main text, a detailed graphic organizer, and eye-catching fact boxes. These facts are presented alongside full-color photographs of black bears in their natural habitat. Readers explore common science curriculum topics, including life cycles and food chains, in an engaging way as they explore the lives of these beautiful...

The concepts of "same" and "different" are important for early learners to understand, and they are the focal point of this fun and helpful book. Bright cartoon dinosaurs can be found on each page, alongside easy-to-follow text asking readers to question which dinosaur is different from the others and explaining why. The strong correlation between illustrations and text allows for the development of vocabulary skills. This book presents young readers...