Books with author Jackie Gaff

The Kids Who Ruled series is a series of biographies of rulers who ruled when they were mere children. The full-color illustrations and factual histories of these very young leaders bring their world and times vividly to life. These lively biographies include information on schooling, family life, culture, and religion during the ruler's reign, and will supplement curriculum-based learning. Educational features include a glossary, index, timeline, and map, as well as fun fact boxes integrated onto each spread. Supplements school curriculum in social studies and history.Pu Yi became emperor of China at the age of three. But when the Qing Dynasty collapsed, the pampered ruler became a penniless gardener. Pu Yi's fascinating life story mirrors imperial China's stormy transformation into a Communist country.

The best-selling I Wonder Why series has always been the perfect place for children to find the answers to their questions. With their quirky style and informative text, these books are great for gripping the imagination and for developing reading skills. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, I Wonder Why Stalactites Hang Down and other questions about caves answers all sorts of fascinating questions that children ask about caves. Illustrated with stunning, high-quality artwork, a wealth of information is backed up with fun facts and lively cartoons. Where is the twilight zone? Why do oilbirds go click-clack? Which insects feed on bat guano? Who buried their dead in caves? - discover the answers to these questions and much, much more.

Contents: The Ancient Egyptian World (The development of archaeology); Unlocking the Language (The Rosetta Stone, Scribes and scholars); Mummies and the Afterlife (The royal tomb at Deir el-Bahri, Making a mummy); The Pyramid Builders (The Great Pyramid at Giza, Pyramid designers and builders); Pharaohs and Government (The Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen’s treasures, Egyptian society); Temples and Gods (The great temple complex at Karnak, Priests and worshippers); Everyday Life of the Wealthy (The tomb of Nebamun, Pastimes, Fashion); Everyday Life of the Workers (The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, People at work, Farming and food); Archaeology Today, Timeline of Ancient Egypt, Timeline of Egyptian Archaeology.

"Where is the twilight zone?", "Who buried their dead in caves?", and "What insects feed on bat guano?" are some of the questions answered in this lively look inside caves. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from caves, chambers, and caverns to stalactites and stalagmites, this new addition to the popular I Wonder Why series answers the questions that intrigue kids most about every type of subterranean space.

I Wonder Why books have proven to be wonderful resources to have at hand to answer kids' everyday questions. This new addition to the series reins in a herd of questions children like to ask about one of their favorite animals, including; How high can horses jump? What kind of horses do knights ride? and Why do horses need grooming? With a stable full of clever horse facts and figures, this is a terrific way to stimulate curiosity and develop a child's reading skills.

The best-selling I Wonder Why series has always been the perfect place for children to find the answers to their questions. With their quirky style and informative text, these books are great for gripping the imagination and for developing reading skills. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have Needles and Other Questions About Forests answers all sorts of fascinating questions that children ask about forests and woodlands, from tropical rainforests and unusual forests to forest animals such as hummingbirds, spider monkeys, woodpeckers and koalas. It also explains why forests help us to breathe, and looks at what can be done to save forests from danger. Illustrated with stunning, high-quality artwork, a wealth of information is backed up with fun facts and lively cartoons.