Cari Meister

Bridges, towers, castles, and all sorts of iconic and bizarre structures are jam-packed into Totally Amazing Facts About Stuff We've Built. Eye-catching photos and more than 100 facts will send trivia fans and reluctant readers on a wild architecture tour around the world.

In Diggers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of diggers that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Diggers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index. Diggers is part of Jump 's Machines at Work series.

A girl visits Yellowstone National Park and observes a wolf pack's behavior in the wild. Includes range map, glossary, and further resources.

A boy travels to Africa, observes hippopotamuses in the wild, and learns how dangerous they can be when defending their herds. Includes range map, glossary, and further resources.

Scarlett, Ping, Bernard, and William use prepositions as they play hide-and-seek at the farm. Scarlett finds everyone, but there is a noise in the loft. Who is up there? Includes a grammar review page.

In Meals in Turkey, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up mealtime in Turkey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they discover the fascinating culinary traditions of Turkey. A labeled diagram highlights common Turkish ingredients, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about meals in Turkey online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Meals in Turkey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Meals in Turkey is part of Jump 's Meals Around the World series.

In Meals in Mexico, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up mealtime in Mexico. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they discover the fascinating culinary traditions of Mexico. A labeled diagram highlights common Mexican ingredients, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about meals in Mexico online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Meals in Mexico also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Meals in Mexico is part of Jump 's Meals Around the World series.

In Snowplows, beginning readers will learn about the parts of a snowplow that help its operator keep the roads clear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a snowplow, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about snowplows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Snowplows also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index. Snowplows is part of Jump 's Machines at Work series.

Let's bowl Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Bowling introduces beginning readers to basic rules of the game and encourages them to participate. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different features of a bowling lane, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Bowling also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Bowling is part of Jump 's I Love Sports series.

In Tugboats, beginning readers will learn about the parts of a tugboat that allow it to move boats and freighters of much greater size. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a tugboat, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tugboats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tugboats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index. Tugboats is part of Jump 's Machines at Work series.

Did you know that Chinese emperors kept pandas to keep evil spirits away? Ever heard about ancient Egyptians playing board games? Curious to find out who invented ice cream? Check out all of the mind-bending, amazing facts about ancient history

Did you know that Chinese emperors kept pandas to keep evil spirits away? Ever heard about ancient Egyptians playing board games? Curious to find out who invented ice cream? Check out all of the mind-bending, amazing facts about ancient history

In Concrete Mixers, beginning readers will learn about parts of a concrete mixer that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a concrete mixer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about concrete mixers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Concrete Mixers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index. Concrete Mixers is part of Jump 's Machines at Work series.

Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river.

Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, to find out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake.

Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci could draw with one hand while writing backward with the other? Ever wondered when toilet paper was invented? Curious to find out how large the first computer was? Check out all of the mind-bending, amazing facts about modern history

In Horned Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the yak, kudu, and cape buffalo that protect themselves against predators with strong and sharp horns. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these horned animals. An infographic compares the horns of various animals, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about horned animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Horned Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Horned Animals is part of Jump 's Back Off Animal Defenses series.