Tracey Hecht

Explore Unique Nocturnal Animal Adaptations with Fun Facts from The Nocturnals This Middle Grade Nonfiction book is for Kids Ages 9-12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos. It's perfect for fans of The Magic Tree House Fact Tracker, and National Geographic Kids books. This nonfiction book uses fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters--Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider--to learn about nighttime animals in their natural habitats. Kids discover the special adaptations that help nocturnal animals succeed in the dark and investigate conservation efforts. Teachers use the book in life science units as a stand alone or with the companion fiction. Librarians use the nonfiction book in STEAM Book Clubs with the companion fiction. Inside The Book You'll Find: Animals from around the world: red foxes, pangolins, sugar gliders, bats, owls, coyotes, wombats, snakes, woylies, bandicoots, crocodiles, kiwis, tuataras, aye-ayes, jerboas, and more Night Notes that explain unusual adaptations Nocturnal Feature Icon Key Animal Glossary with full-color photos Word Glossary to build STEM vocabulary At-Home Science Resources Teach a Nonfiction Text Unit with Our Educator Guides in your Classroom or Library Next Generation Science & Common Core Language Arts Guide available on our website. Can be used as a narrative read or browseable reference material. Book is aligned to NGSS & CCSS ELA Educational Leveling: Lexile: 930L Fountas & Pinnell: S

Explore Unique Nocturnal Animal Adaptations with Fun Facts from The Nocturnals This Middle Grade Nonfiction book is for Kids Ages 9-12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos. It's perfect for fans of National Geographic Kids and Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books. This nonfiction book uses fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters--Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider--to learn about nighttime animals in their natural habitats. Kids discover the special adaptations that help nocturnal animals succeed in the dark and investigate conservation efforts. Teachers use the book in life science units as a stand alone or with the companion fiction. Librarians use the nonfiction book in STEAM Book Clubs with the companion fiction. Inside The Book You'll Find: Animals from around the world: red foxes, pangolins, sugar gliders, bats, owls, coyotes, wombats, snakes, woylies, bandicoots, crocodiles, kiwis, tuataras, aye-ayes, jerboas, and more Night Notes that explain unusual adaptations Nocturnal Feature Icon Key Animal Glossary with full-color photos Word Glossary to build STEM vocabulary At-Home Science Resources Teach a Nonfiction Text Unit with Our Educator Guides in your Classroom or Library Next Generation Science & Common Core Language Arts Guide available on our website. Can be used as a narrative read or browseable reference material. Book is aligned to NGSS & CCSS ELA Educational Leveling: Lexile: 930L Fountas & Pinnell: S

Learn Fun Facts & Explore Awesome Nocturnal Animal Features with The Nocturnals Award-Winning Nonfiction Early Reader for Kids Ages 6-8 with Over 60 Full-Color Animal Photos. "A worthy addition to school and public libraries" -School Library Journal This nonfiction book uses fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters--Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider--to introduce nighttime animal features and their habitats. Kids explore awesome athletic abilities, sensational senses, powerful protections, and more Teachers use the book in life science units as a stand alone or with the companion fiction. Librarians use the nonfiction book during read aloud storytime with the companion fiction. Award Winner Children's Book Council Teacher Favorites 2023 Inside The Book You'll Find: Awesome animals from around the world: sugar gliders, pangolins, foxes, bats, snakes, possums, wombats, chinchillas, and kinkajous Animal Glossary with over 60 full-color photos Word Glossary to build STEM vocabulary At-Home Science Resources Teach a Nonfiction Text Unit with Our Educator Guides in your Classroom or Library Nonfiction Interactive Read-Aloud Guide available on our website Can be used as a narrative read or browseable reference material. Book is aligned to NGSS & CCSS ELA Educational Leveling: Lexile: 740L Fountas & Pinnell: R

The Nocturnals activity book will keep children entertained at home with over 150 educational games and activities. These include mazes, word puzzles, drawing and coloring pages, animal facts, word searches, fill-in-the-story activities, beginning sound games, and activities that build empathy. Great for kids in Grades K-3rd.

In The Weeping Wombat, the Nocturnal Brigade--Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox--hear Walter the wombat whimpering under a willow tree. Walter tells the friends that the other wombats call him a wimp because he weeps. The Nocturnal Brigade tell Walter that weeping is just another way of expressing how we feel and that, like a good laugh, a good weep can feel great. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 5-7) Themes include empathy and expressing feelings and emotions Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

Great Gift for Kids Ages 9-12 This jam-packed box contains an award-winning chapter book about nocturnal animals that's filled with mystery and adventure, a cute plush fox toy, and an exclusive activity book with games, puzzles, and crafts. A Great Value The Nocturnals Activity Box will keep kids entertained and busy for hours. The Box Includes: - The Mysterious Abductions by Tracey Hecht: Kids' Indie Next Winner In this chapter book, Dawn the Fox, Bismark the Sugar Glider, and Tobin the Pangolin solve the mystery of the disappearing animals with teamwork, friendship, and humor. (The hardcover book has color Illustrations at the start of each chapter to fuel the child's imagination. It is 232 pages.) - Huggable Plush Toy of Dawn the Fox (5-inch plush toy) - Exclusive Activity Book with Over 40 Pages of Crafts, Word Games, Puzzles, Animal Facts & More This Adventure Activity Box Will Build Key Life Skills - Short Chapters Build Reading Confidence in Kids + AR Quiz Points - Encourages independent play and problem-solving with activities - Built-in lessons on friendship, kindness, and teamwork - Stay engaged in the animal world with screen-free entertainment

In The Best Burp, Bismark and a bat named Bink are playing a game--who can make the loudest burp Tobin thinks both burps are good Dawn hears the burps and asks who is burping. Bismark and Bink blame Tobin Dawn tells them that burps are natural and that blaming others isn't how to be your best self. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 4-6) Themes include respect for others and honesty Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

In The Tasty Treat, Dawn can't find her friends Where is Tobin, her scaly pangolin friend? And Bismark, the silly sugar glider? One by one, Dawn's friends appear, as does a juicy pomelo fruit from a tree above, which the three friends share. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 4-6) Themes include problem solving and sharing Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

In The Kooky Kinkajou, Bismark's bored The sugar glider complains to his friends-- Dawn and Tobin--that there's nothing to do So when Karina the kinkajou comes along, Bismark and the rest of the Nocturnal Brigade get a lesson on using their imaginations. Soon the three nocturnal friends are following Karina and a "sparkle sprite" aka firefly over rivers, under waterfalls, and to the end of a rainbow. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and a glossary of unique words (Ages 5-7) Themes include using your imagination and accepting new ideas Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, The Kooky Kinkajou Social Emotional Learning activity kit, and more

In The Kooky Kinkajou, Bismark's bored The sugar glider complains to his friends-- Dawn and Tobin--that there's nothing to do So when Karina the kinkajou comes along, Bismark and the rest of the Nocturnal Brigade get a lesson on using their imaginations. Soon the three nocturnal friends are following Karina and a "sparkle sprite" aka firefly over rivers, under waterfalls, and to the end of a rainbow. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and a glossary of unique words (Ages 5-7) Themes include using your imagination and accepting new ideas Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, The Kooky Kinkajou Social Emotional Learning activity kit, and more

In The Chestnut Challenge, The Brigade are playing a game of Chestnuts when Chandler, a conniving chinchilla, challenges Tobin for the title of Chestnut Champion. However, after a series of strange distractions occur, the Brigade begins to suspect that something is not quite right. Chandler is a competitive chinchilla...but could he also be a cheater? Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 5-7) Themes include good sportsmanship, playing games for fun, and forgiveness Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

In The Peculiar Possum, Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark encounter strange sounds and smells in the valley. When an unfamiliar animal appears, Bismark is not pleased But soon Bismark and the Brigade learn that being peculiar is also a reason to be proud. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and a glossary of Peculiar Words from different languages (Ages 5-7) Themes include accepting differences, empathy, and kindness Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

"The books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship and what it means to forge positive relationships."--Amy Poehler's Smart Girls Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark awaken to disaster A meteor has landed, and blue lights glow near the crater. To make matters worse, the forest's pomelo fruits are making animals sick. As the Nocturnal Brigade investigates, they encounter Iris, a strange aye-aye, who claims moon monsters are to blame. The Nocturnal Brigade suspects a more earthly explanation and must quickly find the answers, and the cure, before the chaos threatens to harm them all In The Fallen Star, the third book in the critically acclaimed middle grade series The Nocturnals, the adventures of three unlikely friends--Dawn, a serious fox; Tobin, a sweet pangolin; and Bismark, a loudmouthed sugar glider--continue with captivating plot twists and plenty of humor. Bonus Content includes Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, Discussion Questions and full color illustrations at the start of each chapter (Ages 8-10) Visit the Nocturnals World online to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, word games, STEM projects, Bingo, language arts and science educator guides, and more

In The Slithery Shakedown, The Brigade comes across a big bully snake who wants to eat Bismark for breakfast Bismark is frightened, but he, Tobin, and Dawn stand up to the big bully snake using their words. In the process, they find themselves some spec-tac-u-lar snakeskin capes Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 5-7) Themes include bullying prevention, bravery, and teamwork Visit nocturnalsworld.com to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, language arts educator guides, a Social Emotional Learning program for use, and more

In The Moonlight Meeting, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, introduce their nighttime world to early readers. The story emphasizes friendship, sharing, and humor. Includes bonus animal glossary.

In The Moonlight Meeting, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, introduce their nighttime world to early readers. The story emphasizes friendship, sharing, and humor. Includes bonus animal glossary.

"Kids will love the adventures of Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider." Cheryl McKeon, Book PassageSummer 2016 Kids' Indie Next Pick The Nocturnals features three unlikely friends who form a brigade after an encounter with a blood-thirsty snake, and just in time, too Animals are disappearing without a trace. With the help of other animals, the Brigade explores the depths of the earth in a wacky, high-stakes game against Boris, and his gang of crocodiles, that will determine all of their survival."

"The best stories always take place in the dark " -- R.L. Stine Animals are disappearing without a trace--and it's up to Dawn, Tobin and Bismark to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes and some kooky bats, the brigade journeys to the depths of the earth where they find themselves in a wacky, high stakes game that will determine all of their survival In the first book of the critically acclaimed middle grade series The Nocturnals, we meet three unlikely friends--Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, the loud mouthed, pint sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor, as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night. Bonus full color illustrations at the start of each chapter