Books by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story
In this nonfiction picture book, discover how the animal kindgdom's food chain takes shape, from the lowly worm to the mighty king of the jungle.
There was a blue sky with a bright shining sun,
A dazzling, life-giving, fiery sun.
The day had begun.
Follow along as a day in the life of the food chain begins. From the sun that shines upon the grass and trees to the animals that feed each other, each element in nature has its place. But what happens when the food escapes? This cumulative story will delight, with a surprise ending that all science lovers will enjoy.
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Who Is Jackie Chan? (Who Was?)
by Who HQ, Jody Jensen Shaffer
How did Jackie Chan become one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in the world? Find out in this exciting biography of this martial artist turned international film superstar.
When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and dangerous stuntwork in films like Cannonball Run, Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, and Karate Kid have made him an international star, and it doesn't look like he'll be leaving the big screen anytime soon.
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The Way the Cookie Crumbled: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (History of Fun Stuff)
C is for cookie in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read that explores the history of cookies, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth I used to have gingerbread cookies molded into the shapes of her favorite advisers? Or that Girl Scouts used to bake the cookies they sold themselves? Or that if you stacked all the Oreos ever made, they would reach to the moon and back five times? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the super-sweet history of cookies and amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!
A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!
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Sometimes I Am Hot Lava
Sometimes when I get mad . . . Bubble . . . Boil . . . Erupt!
Most of the time, Buddy is a regular kid. He has ups and downs. But when things don't go his way, he can feel the magma bubble and boil inside of him until he erupts like a volcano. Fortunately, he knows a few ways to return to feeling as calm and cool as igneous rock.
Sometimes I Am Hot Lava shows kids like Buddy how to manage feelings of anger and frustration through mindful breathing techniques. Backmatter teaches readers about anger and helps us identify what we're feeling, why we're feeling it, and what we can do about it.
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Prudence the Part-Time Cow
Prudence looks like a full-time cow―she wanders through pastures, she swats flies, and she lines up for supper. But Prudence is a part-time cow―she is also a scientist, an architect, and an inventor, studying and building and dreaming and creating. To the other cows in the herd, Prudence is a bit too part-time. She's just too different to be part of the herd. At first Prudence tries to fit in, suppressing all her scientific smarts and imaginative inventing. But in a moment of inspiration―Cow Power!―Prudence realizes how to show the others that she can be a part-time cow and a full-time member of the herd. Funny and sweet, this is a story for anyone who's ever felt a bit different.
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Bear and Friends: Wake Up, Bear! (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.
Bear looks for Duck, his friend who visits each spring, but is Bear up too soon? In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can join in the search and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
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Bear and Friends: Pup Is Lost (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.
Fox can't find his black-and-white puppy--where could Pup be? In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can join in the search and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
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It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
Busy Bus takes a field trip—and becomes a little jealous of a shiny red fire truck—in a warm-hearted sequel to It’s Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
Today is Busy Bus’s very first field trip! He takes the children to a fire house, where they meet Engine Four, a big, shiny, red firetruck. Engine Four has a hose to put out fires, a ladder to reach tall buildings, and a loud and impressive siren. Busy Bus has none of these things. Will the children still like him? This darling picture book offers a gentle exploration of jealousy and a reminder that we each have our own unique talents that make us special.
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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
It’s the first day of school! But is Busy Bus ready? Find out in this darling picture book that showcases the excitement and worries little ones experience as they prepare for their first day.
Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first-day jitters. Will the children like him? Will he be homesick? What if he gets lost?! Luckily, bus driver Ben knows just what to do to make sure that the school year gets off to a great start.
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National Geographic Readers: City/Country (Level 1 Coreader)
Adult and child readers will learn all about urban and rural areas together in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids! Readers will take a tour through cities and rural areas around the world to learn what life is like downtown, in a farm community, in the mountains, and all around. Co-readers are designed to be read aloud together, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling, buddy, or other more fluent reader.
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A Chip Off the Old Block
A plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives.
Rocky comes from a long line of rock stars! Uncle Gibraltar, Aunt Etna, and Great-Grandma Half Dome are just some of the legendary rock formations he calls family. It's no wonder he wants to matter in a big way too--but it's not easy trying to get a foothold. Rocky gets tossed by The Wave and driven away at Devil's Tower--but he's determined not to allow these pitfalls to chip away at his confidence. Rather than feeling crushed, he keeps on rolling, hoping to become the rock-star he knows he's meant to be.
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Bear and Friends Puzzle Reader Collection Level P 6-in-1 Story Collection for Beginner Readers, Early Reading Kids Books with Fun Puzzles
6 books in 1! This bear-y exciting collection of Level P early reader books is perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.
Join Bear and his friends Mouse, Squirrel and Fox on six fun forest adventures. In these Level P Highlights Puzzle Readers, young readers can interact with the stories by finding hidden letters in the illustrations. Simple text with picture support will keep readers turning pages. With bonus matching activities to reinforce vocabulary, kids will be on the way to being independent readers in no time!
This collection of 6 beginning reader books includes: Where Is Bear?, A House for Mouse, A Scarf for Squirrel, Fox Wants a Pet, Pup Is Lost and Wake Up, Bear!
For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With products that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.
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Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears Bear Riddle and Picture Book for Kids with Fun Animal Facts, Visual Puzzles and Guessing Games Made for Young Readers 4-8
Take a walk on the wild side with mega-fun bear riddles!
Get ready for a bear-y cool adventure! Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears is packed with playful, fact-filled riddles about adorable giant pandas, strong polar bears, acrobatic black bears and more.
Each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described. Plus, all the fascinating facts are vetted by an expert, ensuring accuracy and credibility for young learners. This 32-page bear book is a must-have for curious kids and aspiring zoologists. They’ll enjoy:
- jaw-dropping fun facts for kids
- mind-bending visual puzzles
- stunning artwork
- fascinating information all about bears!
As kids dig into the pages, this animal picture book will spark their imaginations and sharpen their thinking skills. A handy glossary in the back of the book will boost future scientists’ vocabulary, too. Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears delivers endless fun and learning for young animal lovers!
For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With products that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.
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Who Am I? Sharks and Other Ocean Animals A Riddle Puzzle Book
Dive into a Sea of Fun with Ocean Animal Riddles!
Get ready for an ocean adventure like no other! Who Am I? is packed with playful, fact-filled riddles about the coolest ocean creatures—like speedy sharks, clever dolphins, and dazzling sea stars. But here’s the twist: each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described. Plus, all the fascinating facts are vetted by an expert, ensuring accuracy and credibility for young learners.
With jaw-dropping facts, mind-bending visual puzzles, and stunning artwork, this book is a must-have for curious kids and aspiring marine biologists. As they splash through the pages, they’ll soak up fascinating information, spark their imaginations, and sharpen their thinking skills. Who Am I? delivers endless fun and learning for young ocean explorers!
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Who Am I? Axolotls and Other Amphibians A Riddle Puzzle Book
This read-aloud riddle book pairs tricky, distorted images with playful rhymes that challenge kids to guess the animal—then delivers a page-turn reveal with expert-vetted facts and stunning photography.
What breathes through its skin, regrows limbs, and might be lurking in a muddy pond? In Who Am I? Axolotls and Other Amphibians, kids follow a unique two-spread structure: first, a rhyming riddle paired with a puzzling, distorted photograph that dares readers to guess the animal. Then, a satisfying reveal shows the answer in stunning art and layout—complete with fascinating, expert-reviewed facts.
From axolotls to red-eyed tree frogs, each amphibian leaps off the page with playful rhyme, clever riddles, and eye-opening science. Designed for ages 4–8, this title turns animal facts into a high-engagement reading game—perfect for classroom science units, library read-alouds, and at-home exploration.
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