Books with author Jacqueline A. Ball

A dream come true for every kid who's wished he or she had X-ray vision, Amazing X-rays: Wild Animals reveals amazing details about animals from all over the world, including giraffes, meerkats, kangaroos, and hawks. With this unique book, curious kids can learn about the bones, muscles, and other inner structures of the world's wildest creatures.How can a cheetah run so incredibly fast? Why do otters have two layers of fur? What is a polar bear's most important feature, and how does it help them sniff out their prey? Examining the X-rays included in this book explains the answers to these questions and many more. Kids will learn what an animal's bones can tell us about the way it moves, the way it hunts, and the way it eats. And with X-rays of animals from all over the world, with habitats ranging from the grassy savannah to the driest desert to the coldest climate imaginable, they'll get a complete picture of the immense diversity of the animal kingdom.With 16 X-rays and a built-in light box, Amazing X-rays: Wild Animals gives kids tons of opportunities to see what's going on under an animal's skin—and to discover the truly awe-inspiring ways that their bones tell the stories of their lives.

T. rex comes to life like never before with Jurassic Giants, jam-packed with fun facts, incredible graphics, and cool statistics about the biggest and baddest creatures to ever live. With a detailed, 15-piece, 6" tall model of a T. rex included in the kit, kids can assemble and enjoy a Jurassic giant of their own!Jurassic Giants gives you an up-close and personal look at T. rex—and its favorite meals. Fierce predators, epic battles, enormous teeth—life in the Mesozoic Era was really hard ... unless, of course, you happened to be a Tyrannosaurus rex! With its powerful jaws and its keen sense of smell, this King of the Cretaceous had no problem tracking down, killing, and eating its prey.Tyrannosaurus rex may have reigned supreme, but there were lots of other predators to worry about: Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, and Utahraptor to name a few.How did leaf eaters survive in a world full of carnivores? What caused the dinosaurs to go extinct? And where can you see a T. rex skeleton for yourself? Find the answers to these questions and more, inside. After learning tons of awesome facts, kids will get a thrill out of creating their very own terrible T. rex skeleton.

Based on a true story of a young autistic girl and a very special dog. "Houston, we have a problem." That's what Mama said when the little black puppy was born.There's something wrong with his mouth, but I didn't care. In fact,it made me love him more! He's special...like me. Mama said that we have to give him away. That would break my heart! I love him so much,and I want to keep him forever! Somehow ,I have to convince Mama to let him stay! Or maybe ...just maybe...it's up to this little puppy to change Mama's mind. ~~Lisa~~ Lisa is a special needs child, and a little black puppy has stolen her heart. He has a cleft palate and cleft lip and managed to survive. He has even thrived against all odds.Lisa loves him with her whole heart because he has special needs,just like her. But Mama thinks there is no room for another dog in their little house. Can Lisa convince her to keep the puppy?And if not Lisa,can Houston convince her?