Books with author gaff-jackie

Starting with the basic question of what a desert is, and proceeding through a wide variety of questions about the dry desert climate, desert animals, and the different ways humans use the desert, I Wonder Why the Sahara is Cold at Night is a great introduction to this important environment. The question and answer format gets young readers the information they want―like how rattlesnakes kill their prey―while opening up the opportunity for further discussion. The humorous illustrations, child-friendly text, and open-anywhere format make this series a great choice for reluctant readers.

After establishing himself in Cuba as a fighter, gambler and fortune hunter, Cortes embarks on a expedition to find a mysterious civilization rumoured to be rich with gold. This civilization is the land of the Aztecs. Three years later, with tens of thousands of Aztecs dead at the hands of heavily armed Europeans, Cortes oversees the setting up of a new Spanish colony. The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations of the graphic novel create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. The opening pages provide historical context about the society destroyed by Cortes, and the world of colonialisation he came from. The closing pages describe his fall from grace and ultimate loss of wealth. It features a glossary, index, websites and recommended further reading. It supports Key Stage 2 History: 'A world history study'. It fits into Key Stage 2 History: 'Britain and the wider world in Tudor times'. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.

Where is the world's biggest desert? and Are all deserts hot? are two of the tricky questions answered in this new addition to a popular series. With its unique mix of realistic illustrations and engaging cartoons in I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at Night will amaze, amuse, and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.

In an unrivaled child-friendly style, this extensive series uses a conversational format to deliver solid information in a natural, amusing, and imaginative way.This book answers all of the questions that children ask about forests and woodlands around the world. Readers will meet forest animals such as hummingbirds, spider monkeys, woodpeckers, and koalas, while discovering the benefits that come from forests and what can be done to protect them from danger.

Superman introduces the universe to proficient readers in this level 4 title from the DK Readers reading scheme - and shows how the man of steel's superpowers enable him to enjoy his intergalactic lifestyle.A running text of between 4000-5000 words covers such subjects as the planets, solar system, stars, space exploration, galaxies and black holes.