Harriet Ziefert's writing career is defined by her prolific output and efficient process, particularly in creating books for young readers. She crafts her works with a rapid pace, dedicating focused revision over a short period to produce engaging content. Ziefert's approach prioritizes accessibility and a clear narrative voice, ensuring her stories resonate with their intended audience.
This interactive opposites book engages children with questions about animals, body parts, and relative size. It encourages learning through fun facts about various fascinating creatures, making it an enjoyable educational experience for young readers.
The third installment in the Be Thankful . . . series offers a beautiful exploration of plant life, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. Through engaging illustrations and informative content, it encourages children to appreciate the importance of plants in our ecosystem, fostering a sense of gratitude and understanding of nature's interconnectedness.
Think About How Everyone Uses Tools
Exploring the concept of tool use, this book highlights the unique human ability to create tools that extend beyond natural capabilities. It features humorous scenarios, such as a woodpecker in a toolbelt, to engage young readers. Through various examples of animals using basic tools, it contrasts their methods with human innovation in creating and refining tools to tackle challenges. The playful approach encourages curiosity about the relationship between animals and tools, making it an educational yet entertaining read for children.
Grandmas get their due in this companion to 40 Uses for a Grandpa. "Don't be surprised when little ones demand to take Grandma and Grandpa through these books, page by charming page," declares Cricket magazine. From one to forty-one, great grandmothers are celebrated in this perfect-for-giving-and-getting homage.
A Book About Space Travel
What should I eat in space today? Something that won't float away! Food that sticks onto a spoon is best when dining on the moon. Learn all about the pioneering dog-stronauts and how technology created for space affects our life on earth. Each section tops off with activities and kick-starting questions that expand a child's understanding of the subject matter and how it applies to the wider world and his or her daily life. Make it personal, make it fun, and science will captivate young readers!
An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2014 Gold Seal Best Book Award Winner Does a worm need sunglasses? Would a goat rather wear, or eat, a pair of glasses? This latest title in the Think About series presents a series of goofy questions about the visual capacity of various animals and equally silly pictures of eyeglass-wearing oysters, owls, monkeys, etc. Simple, clear explanations about the eyesight of these animals lead into an exploration of why some people need glasses, and other vision-related conditions and products. In line with the Common Core's emphasis on compare-and-contrast, the Think About . . . series includes activities and discussion points for kids, parents, and educators that further extend each topic's range and application. This title explores the eyes and sight abilities of various animals-and why most don't need or won't ever wear glasses.
Exploring the concept of parental roles in the animal kingdom, this book examines which animals rely on their parents after birth and which do not. Through engaging questions, it invites readers to consider the diverse ways different species experience parenthood, highlighting the unique relationships between young animals and their daddies.
Think About What Everyone Wears
Exploring the unique relationship between animals and clothing, this book humorously poses questions about whether animals wear clothes, featuring whimsical scenarios like an ox in a purple coat. Each page reveals insights into why animals don't need clothing, highlighting their physiology and habitats through engaging facts. The narrative then shifts to human clothing, discussing its functions and choices. The book concludes with interactive activities designed for kids, parents, and teachers, encouraging further exploration of the topic.
Through the adventures of Bunny, Charlie's beloved toy, readers explore the lessons of life as Bunny discovers new experiences alongside Charlie. From the loud sounds of the tuba to the feelings of ouch during doctor play, and the chaos of messy dinner times, Bunny's journey captures the joy and challenges of childhood. Each experience teaches valuable lessons about the world, making it a heartwarming tale of friendship and growth.
Think About Where Everyone Sleeps
Engagingly blending humor and education, this book addresses the quirky question of whether various animals sleep in beds, featuring playful scenarios like a beaver gnawing on a headboard. Each turn of the page reveals the animal in its natural habitat, along with fascinating facts about its sleep habits. The journey includes a diverse range of creatures, culminating in a look at humans and their beds. The final section offers interactive activities for kids, parents, and teachers to deepen their understanding of the subject.