Books with author Christina Leaf

Every day, students across the globe learn the skills and knowledge needed to live and work in their communities. The dedicated individuals who provide them with these skills and knowledge are teachers. Teachers work hard to prepare others for the future! In this title, young readers will learn about the work teachers do in this important profession. Narrative openings show each worker on the job. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Labeled feature boxes call out uniforms and equipment used. Sidebars identify key skills for each profession. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Brilliant. Beautiful. Blessed. Beloved.WORTH MORE THAN DIAMONDS Discover Your Priceless Value to God. You are Made to Shine! activity book proclaims your value to God. Gain confidence in you and God. Discover how brilliant, beautiful and blessed you are. Reveal the radical good news of Jesus. Learn interesting facts about diamonds.WORTH MORE THAN DIAMONDS demonstrates your importance to God with relevant scripture. Follow along with your Bible. Grab a pen! Every chapter ends with fun activities and space for your thoughts. Filled with bright pictures and powerful words of encouragement, WORTH MORE THAN DIAMONDS guides you to the truth of God's everlasting love for you. You are important to God!You are brilliant, beautiful, blessed and beloved.

A beluga whale swims among the icebergs. Its hard for predators to spot in this snowy environment! From polar bears to albino animals, beginning readers will learn all about white creatures in our world. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simply infographics identify the color in daily life.

The yellow boxfish is an adorable, friendly-looking ocean dweller but its vivid color is a warning! Journey through the world of yellow animals, from flashy goldfinches to cheetahs slinking through the grass. Young readers will love this brightly colored book. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simply infographics identify the color in daily life.

Orange you glad monarchs have such bright wings? They warn predators of the butterflies terrible taste. Orangutans are orange to blend in with tree trunks. Male rufous hummingbirds show off with their vivid feathers. Early readers will learn about all kinds of orange animals in this descriptive book! Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simply infographics identify the color in daily life.

Can you tell if that is a butterfly or a moth fluttering by? Physical traits like antennae and colors give clues, as well as certain behaviors. Leveled text and bright photos walk beginning readers through the differences of these big-winged insects. Side-by-side features let students compare the two on their own and aid in comprehension. The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!

An ancient, scaly beast slides through the water, searching for a snack. But is it an alligator or a crocodile? This low-level book uses simple text, bright photos, and helpful labels to walk readers through the physical and behavioral differences between these often mixed-up reptiles. Readers can dive in and see if they can tell which is which! The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!

From tall ears to fluffy tails, rabbits and hares are easy to confuse. Simple text, matching photos, and side-by-side comparisons help young readers spy the differences between these common animals. Peeking into rabbit burrows and hare nests, this title digs deep into these lookalikes! The animal kingdom is full of look-alikes! Young readers will dig into physical and behavioral traits of each animal to spot the differences between each pair. Full spread side-by-side comparisons point out special characteristics of each animal, while labeled photos and picture glossaries visually define difficult vocab words within the low-level text. Beginning readers will be able to tell these doppelgängers apart in no time!

From the Pampas to Patagonia, Argentina is a land of varied landscapes, colorful cities, and passionate people! In this title, readers will explore the people, wildlife, customs, and much more that make Argentina a vibrant nation. Special features including a profile of a famous face from Argentina, a recipe for a sweet treat, and numerous fun facts will keep readers hooked. See all that Argentina has to offer in this exciting book! Adventure abroad! This series takes young explorers on a world tour. Readers will stop at famous landmarks, meet new people groups, and experience unique customs and holidays. To further celebrate cultural diversity, these books teach how to speak foreign words, cook staple foods, and play traditional games.