Books with author Jennifer Boothroyd

When danger strikes, who comes to the rescue? Marines! The US Marine Corps is the first on the scene after disasters. They arrive quickly to help make the area safer and get ready for more military troops. They also perform military missions. From training to the battlefield, take a look inside the US Marine Corps to see what it takes to be a marine.

A baseball player slides on the ground to tag a base. A toy car's wheels rub against the floor and slow the toy car down. Friction is at work all around you. But what exactly is friction? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series―part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

How well do you know the Disney princesses? Put your knowledge to the test with these quizzes! Take multiple choice, true/false, and personality quizzes to learn: Which princess's home is your dream home? Which princess should you invite to a party? Which princess's interests are most like yours? and much more! Nonfiction features highlighting social-emotional learning, the elements of storytelling, and character comparisons challenge readers think critically about their favorite Disney stories, and a reproducible page helps readers create their own quiz. Let's get quizzing!