Books with author Jill C Wheeler

This book examines the chausie cat, a cross between a wildcat called the jungle cat and either a domestic shorthair cat or an Abyssinian cat. Readers will explore the history of both the domestic shorthair and the Abyssinian. The jungle cat's habitat, body features, and diet are also discussed. Readers will learn about the chausie's coat and what colors this hybrid comes in. The chausie's size, behavior, and character are also discussed. Finally, readers will learn a few tips for caring for this beautiful hybrid. Full-color photos accompany engaging, easy-to-read text. Extras include an index and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Barbara Park is the internationally successful children's author of the humorous Junie B. Jones series, as well as other young readers novels that deal with important issues such as popularity, Alzheimer's disease, and death. This biography uses full-color photos, glossary terms, and an index to highlight Park's childhood, education, family life, career successes and failures, and the authors, such as Judy Blume, who inspired her work.

This book introduces young readers to the Bernese mountain dog. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see Berners in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This biography introduces readers to Daniel Handler, the American author who created the darkly humorous Series of Unfortunate Events under the name Lemony Snicket. Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, an index, and key glossary terms highlight Handler's childhood, education, early influences such as Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey, initial failures with novels for adults, musical hobbies, and family life, as well as his inspiration, writing process, international success, and experience as a screenwriter for the Series of Unfortunate Events.

With easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics, this book examines the background, pros and cons, and future of oil, coal, and natural gas as power sources. Readers will learn how fossil fuels were formed and how they are obtained, transported, and used for energy. New technologies, the importing and exporting of fossil fuels, and the Kyoto Protocol are also discussed. Scientific beliefs about carbon dioxide emissions, pollution, and global warming are also addressed, as well as the greenhouse effect. In addition, easy ways to conserve energy are presented to readers. Informative sidebars, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements.

This title examines the remarkable life of reality television personality Rachael Ray. Readers will learn about Ray's family background, childhood, education, her early efforts creating fast easy recipes, her work as the creative force behind 30 Minute Meals, as well as her evolution to Food Network star. Informative sidebars, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the rare photos and easy-to-read text showcased in this inspiring biography. There's also a fun-to-make recipe! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.