Books with author Cari Meister

In Cats, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a cat, and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a cat needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet cats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Cats is part of Jump!’s My First Pet series.

From the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure in this retelling of the movie perfect for young fans!The sighting of another blue Spix's Macaw in the Amazon sends Blu and Jewel on a trip across the country. Their kids have never been anywhere but Rio, and with all there is to see and do in the jungle, home is the furthest thing from their minds!Filled with full-color illustrations from the film, this 8x8 storybook is sure to be a hit.

In Chefs, early readers will learn about the different kinds of chefs and what they do. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what a chef's job is like. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the tools in a restaurant kitchen, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chefs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Chefs is part of Jump! s Community Helpers series.

In Horned Lizards, beginning readers will learn about the physical features and behavior of the horned lizard, including its unusual methods of defense. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as the discover the fascinating world of the horned lizard. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a horned lizard’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about horned lizards online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Horned Lizards also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Horned Lizards is part of Jump!’s Reptile World series.

In Snapping Turtles, beginning readers will follow a hungry snapper as it lures in prey with its worm-like tongue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of snapping turtles. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a snapping turtle’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about snapping turtles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Snapping Turtles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Snapping Turtles is part of Jump!’s Reptile World series.

From the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure in this retelling of the movie perfect for young fans!The Amazon has a cool new groove, and everyone is getting swept up in the beat. Even Nigel! Auditions for Carnaval might just be the perfect cover for him to search for Blu. That is, if he doesn't get caught up in the show!Filled with full-color illustrations from the film, this 8x8 storybook is sure to be a hit.

In Guinea Pigs, early readers will learn how to care for a guinea pig and how to keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a guinea pig needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet guinea pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Guinea Pigs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Guinea Pig is part of Jump! s My First Pet series.

In Landslides, early fluent readers learn what happens in a landslide and about the conditions that cause the earth to give way. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest landslides and how to help prevent them. An infographic illustrates locations that are historically susceptible to landslides, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about landslides using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Landslides also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Landslides is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted. An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tornadoes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tornadoes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Tornadoes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.