Books with author Jodie Shephard

Rhyming text and captivating photos that will help toddlers understand a range of emotions.Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.

Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.

Discover that earthworms aren't just yucky, but are necessary to keeping soil healthy.People used to think earthworms were just garden pests. Others thought they were just plain yucky! Earthworms are also food for birds, frogs, and other animals. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.

Meet Serena Williams!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena's accomplishments aren't limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.

Spanning 1,238 square miles of southern California's sprawling desert landscape, Joshua . Tree National Park is home to some of the most uniquely beautiful scenery in the countryA True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will hike through the entire park to get a glimpse of its fascinating rock formations and amazing plants and animals. They will also learn about the park's history, how people are working to preserve its natural beauty today, and more.

Five adorable farm friends are waiting for kids to "Guess Who!" in this fun and engaging book. Hidden behind "peek-a-boo" flaps, a cow, pig, horse, sheep, and hen are just waiting to be discovered. Inviting rhymes offer simple clues to help readers guess who's hiding. A special, surprise under each flap and big pop-up at the end add to the charm of this delightful story.Young children love to play guessing games and love playing peek-a-boo and with the fun rhyming text they will learn animal sounds and animal identification as well.Rhymes on each spread prompt kids to guess who is hiding behind the big peek-a-boo flap. Special fuzzy surprise under each flap.

Meet Jane Goodall, one of the most respected primatologists in the world!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a young girl. She dreamed of going to Africa to see the wildlife that lived there. After getting her wish, Goodall went on to become one of the most respected primatologists in the world. Her many discoveries changed the way we look at-and treat-chimpanzees.