Books with author JC Jacobson

Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps readers chronologically order main events of the social studies curriculum while fact boxes offer explanations for important terms and more detail when needed.

All organisms in an ecosystem are connected. Some are predator, some are prey, and others are just there to help decomposition. What's more, food chains and food webs are a crucial part of the Earth and life science curricula. Written for struggling upper elementary readers, the main content highlights the most important points, as well as the essential vocabulary relating to food chains and webs. Full-color diagrams aid readers' comprehension.

The highest law in the United States isnt written in modern English. Yet students are expected to know and understand much of what it says, as well as facts about how and why it was written. Readers are presented with the most important points of the history of the Constitution and its contents in this book. The main content gives simple explanations of important social studies curriculum topics, from the compromises needed to write the Constitution to the Bill of Rights. Fact boxes, a concluding timeline, and historical images offer readers even more detail needed for a full overview of the document.

It can be confusing to learn that the US Constitution wasnt the first document governing the United States. The Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution. This volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations are offered in short fact boxes, ensuring that readers of all levels can understand the Articles of Confederation.

The Inspiring Biography of a Denver Broncos Football Star! Courtland Sutton grew up in a city south of Dallas, Texas. There, he worked on a cattle farm and learned the meaning of hard work. Courtland dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. In high school, he proved his skill as a player with potential for greatness. Yet few colleges were interested in offering him a scholarship. Due to a lucky break, Courtland landed at Southern Methodist University (SMU)―to play on defense. As a freshman, Courtland experienced injury and disappointment. The young football player never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude. Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicles Courtland’s rise from a relatively unknown high school football player to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs, this true story of the Denver Broncos star will inspire readers of all ages. With sports accounts from high school, college, and the pros, Courtland Sutton is a must-read for every sports fan in Colorado and beyond.

Moving Day: a stressful time.Security is associated with home, and when a house is no longer a home, a child's world crumbles. Parents try to guide them through the transition, but children facing new emotions may not communicate well. All they know is that the word "goodbye" makes them feel unhappy. Sarah Honey's Moving Day is the story of a family transfer through the eyes of a child. While her family has experienced a move before, Sarah has not. It seems like she is the only one who wants to stay. On moving day, Sarah accompanies her mother on a series of errands before they leave town. Each stop becomes more difficult as Sarah says goodbye to meaningful people in her life, especially her best friend. Sarah is unable to express herself, so she acts out in frustration. How will she come to terms with leaving everything behind?With the help of Sarah Honey's Moving Day, children may identify and talk about their insecurities. Parents may discover innovative ways to find an underlying fear hidden beneath their child's behavior.