Books with author Rebecca L. Johnson

Rory is excited for summer vacation. After a stressful school year dealing with her dreams and solving mysteries, she can’t wait to dream about her dates with Bryce and fun with friends. But her dreams confuse her when she dreams of being with the wrong Wyatt brother, fighting with friends, being dizzy and disoriented, and passing out on a cold tile floor.Her life is turned upside down this summer. Bryce isn’t there to help her solve the mystery and talk through her dreams, and she doesn’t have his drawings to help either.She gets scared when she dreams about a breaking news story. Three are dead. Is this what her dreams have been predicting? Who in her life is in danger? Can she prevent the death of three people? Or is she one of the three who will die?

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm 10 years old. And I'm nearly a vet! It's been raining for days and the paddocks near our house are flooded. Luckily, Chelsea and I are all ready to help—a vet has to be ready to go at a moment's notice! But there are many small animals that need rescuing. Can we convince Dad to take us out in the canoe before the water rises further?

What’s that smell? It’s Danny the dung beetle rolling by with today’s meal. Readers will delight in this fact-based story that follows Danny and his beetle friends as they prove just how important their role in the ecosystem really is. Bright visuals illustrate the story, while an engaging narrative hooks even the most reluctant reader. Readers will learn how dung beetles live, what they eat, and which animals rely on them. The whimsical story makes learning facts about dung beetles relatable and fun. The high-interest approach supplements elementary life science curricula in a fun, dynamic way.

What’s that buzzing by? It’s Mia the mosquito, and she’s about to take readers along on the mosquito metamorphosis from egg to a full-grown flyer. Readers will follow Mia as she gives tips and tricks to young mosquitos as they start life in the water, grow from a larva to a pupa, and finally emerge as a long-legged mosquito. This book introduces readers to the concept of life cycles and ecosystems through engaging, age-appropriate text. Even the most reluctant readers will be hooked by the brilliant images, funny tricks, and easy-to-read diagram. Mia’s story of growth and transformation invites readers to deepen their understanding of life science topics while learning fun facts about this pesky pest.

Join the dragonfly dance with Dylan as he embarks on his life-changing adventure as a dragonfly! Readers will be fascinated by Dylan’s transformation from an egg, to a nymph, to a beautiful, colorful dragonfly. This book combines fact and fiction as Dylan’s life cycle unfolds from page to page. Readers will learn the differences between where nymphs and dragonflies live, what they eat, and how they act. The text is relatable and engaging, addressing important elementary life sciences curricula. Vivid visuals and a life cycle diagram make this dragonfly adventure come alive.

Juliet enlists the help of her family and friends after a storm leaves local dogs lost and homelessThere was a huge storm last night and now there are lots of lost dogs. One turned up outside my window (he must have known I'm nearly a vet). Luckily, Chelsea, Mom, and I are helping out at the Lost Dogs' Home. I hope we can find all of their owners, because Dad definitely won't let us have another dog!

Juliet and her classmates take responisbility for their classroom pets in the eighth Juliet, Nearly a Vet adventureChelsea and I have such a cool school—we get to have playground pets! Guineas pigs, lizards, fish, and insects are all part of our classroom. This week, we have a replacement teacher. Poor Miss Fine doesn't know much about animals. Luckily we do (it's so handy nearly being a vet). We're going to be keeping track of everything, so I'm sure nothing will go too wrong.

The fifth title in the Juliet, Nearly a Vet series finds Juliet and her family camping at the beach where they observe animals on land and in the waterHi! I'm Juliet. I'm 10 years old and also nearly a vet! It's vacation time and we're going camping by the beach. I'm bringing my vet-kit in case of any animal emergencies. Vets needs to be prepared for anything! I can't wait to toast marshmallows by the campfire, swim in the sea, and explore the rock-pools—there are so many amazing animals at the beach.