Books with author Jackie Gaff

Starting with the basic question of what a desert is, and proceeding through a wide variety of questions about the dry desert climate, desert animals, and the different ways humans use the desert, I Wonder Why the Sahara is Cold at Night is a great introduction to this important environment. The question and answer format gets young readers the information they want—like how rattlesnakes kill their prey—while opening up the opportunity for further discussion. The humorous illustrations, child-friendly text, and open-anywhere format make this series a great choice for reluctant readers.

In an unrivaled child-friendly style, this extensive series uses a conversational format to deliver solid information in a natural, amusing, and imaginative way.<p>This book answers all of the questions that children ask about forests and woodlands around the world. Readers will meet forest animals such as hummingbirds, spider monkeys, woodpeckers, and koalas, while discovering the benefits that come from forests and what can be done to protect them from danger.