Jennifer Ward crafts her extensive body of work with deep inspiration drawn from nature and science. Her writings artfully combine STEM and literacy elements, aiming to engage readers across various age groups. Ward focuses on the seamless integration of these disciplines, creating narratives that are both sophisticated and educational. Writing from her home in Illinois, her work is clearly influenced by the natural world outside her windows, lending a distinctive, observant quality to her books.
This engaging rhyming book delves into the concept of symbiosis, illustrating how various animals and plants collaborate and support one another in the natural world. Through playful verse, it highlights the interdependence of species, making complex ecological relationships accessible and enjoyable for readers.
I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder.Jennifer Ward is the author of numerous acclaimed parenting books and books for children, inspired by nature."Jennifer Ward has created a book that will serve to gently introduce parents to nature, even as parents are using it to help guide a child into the narural world. Children—and parents—learn to observe, as well as appreciate, the basic joys of getting their hands dirty and feet wet. Discoveres become shared experience."—from the forword by Richard Louv
Set in a vibrant rainforest, this adaptation of the classic rhyme introduces a whimsical twist to the beloved tale of the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. The story unfolds with a rich tapestry of jungle sounds and sights, inviting readers into a lively ecosystem filled with colorful characters and unexpected adventures. The playful narrative and rhythmic text engage young readers, making it a delightful read-aloud experience that combines humor with the wonders of nature.
Learn to plan instruction that engages early elementary children in mathematics explorations through age-appropriate and culturally relevant social justice topics.
A sweet yuri romance between two teachers! Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei are two women who work at the same school...and just started going out! They’re a little shy about their budding relationship, but their co-workers—and even their students—are rooting for them as they bumble their way through love!