Rebecca Sjonger's Books

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Food is the fuel that gives our bodies energy, builds bones and muscles, and helps keep us healthy and happy. This informative book explains to children why our bodies need nutrition, how our bodies use it, and what they need to eat for a balanced diet.

Life of the Powhatan focuses on the many nations that formed the Powhatan confederacy. Vivid images and detailed text reveal what life was like for these Native peoples during the height of their power in the seventeenth century. Children will be fascinated to learn more about the real Pocahontas, the most celebrated member of the Powhatan.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of bats.

Discusses plants that grow in different habitats, how they survive, their importance to the ecosystem.

Puppies are lots of fun, but they also need lots of care to stay healthy. Puppies introduces children to everything they need to know about being great dog owners.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Good mental health is as important as good physical health to our overall fitness. This important book gives children ways to reduce feelings of anxiety and manage their emotions. Simple activities help children learn how to relieve tension and improve concentration.

Noah Brusso was small in size, but feisty. After winning a bare-knuckle boxing tournament at age ten, he found his way out of poverty. Noah changed his name to Tommy Burns, a tough Irish fighting name, and boxed his way to the top. In 1906, he won both the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship and the fame he longed for. At a time when few other boxers dared to do the same, Tommy Burns was willing to defend his title against boxers of all races and nationalities, forever changing the sport. Rebecca Sjonger details both Burns' unbelievable rise and his spectacular fall. [Fry Reading Level - 3.8

An introduction to Africa, a continent of fifty-four countries, discussing Africa's climate, waterways, landforms, forests, grasslands, deserts, rural and urban areas, resources, and culture, and looking at popular sites in Africa.

Provides information about crayfish including where they live and how they reproduce.

Life in the Far North combines striking images and easy-to-follow text to describe the Native nations that have lived in the northernmost part of present-day North America for thousands of years. The frigid climate has impacted every element of daily life for groups such as the Inuit, Yup'ik, and Inupiat. Children will be keen to learn about:* dwellings such as snow houses* hunting and fishing* the daily lives of men, women, and children* the making of crafts and clothing using natural materials* traditions and ceremonies* how the arrival of Europeans changed the ways of life of these peoples

An introduction to Antarctica, with emphasis on its geography and natural history.

Insects live all over the world and are food for many animals, including other insects! Children will be fascinated to learn about the many ways these tiny creatures defend themselves against predators. Well-written text, full-color photographs, and clearly labeled illustrations help children discover - The senses insects use to avoid predators - How insects bite and sting to defend themselves - How insects blend in with their surroundings in order to remain unnoticed - How the brightly colored bodies of some insects warn predators to stay away Teacher's guide available.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Research suggests that children who develop locomotor, balance, and manipulative skills at a young age are more likely to participate in physical activities throughout their lives. This action-packed title introduces these fundamental movement skills and provides readers with fun ways to incorporate them into their everyday activities.

This easy-to-read new book introduces children to the diverse continent of Asia-the largest continent on Earth! Full-color photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions, bodies of water, landforms, forests, steppes, and deserts.

Mice are one of the most undemanding pets for young children. In Mice, children will learn what their pet needs to stay happy and healthy in their home.

Gerbils may be small, but their long hind legs make them great jumpers! In Gerbils readers will discover the responsibilities and delights of owning a gerbil.

Discusses the aspects of choosing a hamster for a pet and the care of one.

Explains the stages of polar bear development from birth to maturity.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Children between the ages of 5-12 need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, many children are falling short of this mark! Accessible text and relatable examples help young readers understand the importance of getting proper rest. Content includes sleep cycles, time management and maintaining a nightly routine, and creating a sleep-friendly environment.

Describes salmon their habitat, different species, life cycle, dangers they face, and helping them.

Diverse Cultures; Social Studies.

Explains different types of primates including monkeys, where they live, what they eat, how they survive, and how they reproduce.

An introduction to Australia and Oceania discussing the area's climates, land, forest, urban and rural life, resources, and other interesting sites.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: With a focus on building health and nutrition literacy, this timely title gives readers the tools they need to make healthy food choices for every meal! Topics include whole foods, processed foods, and reading food labels. Healthful food tips are explained using text that is easy for young readers to digest.

Describes the physical characteristics of skates and rays, where they can be found, what they eat, and how they survive.

A description of different types of birds and their habits.

All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by step approach. Kids will learn about how different processes, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off, work together to move water from the ground to the air and then back down again. Full-color diagrams and beautiful images accompany clear text to help make the water cycle come alive for kids as they learn - How plants contribute to the water cycle through transpiration - How water trapped underground for thousands of years remains part of the water cycle - The importance of water to all living things - Ways in which people can help protect Earth's water and keep it clean Teacher's guide available.

Octopuses have captivated people's imagination for centuries. Young readers will be intrigued to discover how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection measures, and why octopuses are importance in oceans around the world.

The grasslands of Africa are home to some of the most interesting plants and animals. This book features animals that graze on the grasses, how they hunt, as well as how animals find food, water, and shelter on the savanna.

A plate breaks, an ice cube melts, a room is painted. Each of these is an example of a physical change. Readers are introduced to physical changes in matter. Simple explanations cover forms of matter, properties, and changes. Real-life examples illustrate important concepts. Fast facts and Words to Know sections provide additional information. Full-color images expand and support the narrative, while an activity reinforces ideas through experimentation. This book supports Next Generation Science Standards, correlating directly with the NGSS Grade 2 standard to "classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Celebrate cats in all their flowing, furry glory in Cats Are a Liquid, a charming picture book that examines the unusual physical properties of felines by writer Rebecca Donnelly and illustrator Misa Saburi. Cats fill./ Cats spill./ Cats flow downhill.// Cats tip./ Cats drip./ Cats grip, snip, rip.// Cats are a liquid/ Except when they’re not. Inspired by an Ig Nobel Prize–winning investigation of how cats behave like liquids, this book introduces some of the physical properties of liquids—they adapt to fit a container, they flow like fluids—and is just pure fun. Like its inspiration, it makes you laugh, then think. Back matter includes a brief introduction to the different physical states: solid, liquid, gas.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Sixty minutes of exercise a day is a habit children should get into at an early age. Not only does exercise build the body's strength and endurance, it helps prevent injury and improves concentration and mood. This engaging book explains the benefits of regular exercise and offers simple activities and advice on fitting fitness in during the day.

Examines all kinds of insects including detailed information about each one.

Describes the physical characteristics of skates and rays, where they can be found, what they eat, and how they survive.

Mice are one of the most undemanding pets for young children. In Mice, children will learn what their pet needs to stay happy and healthy in their home.

This important book gives children ways to reduce feelings of anxiety and manage their emotions. Simple activities help children learn how to relieve tension and improve concentration.

Book's by Rebecca Sjonger

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