Bøger af Joyce Jeffries

Bedbugs get their name from the fact that they like to hide where people sleep. Then, they come out in the middle of the night and make a meal of human blood! Readers learn many icky facts about these bugs that support science curriculum topics, such as life cycles and relationships between parasites and hosts. They also learn what happens to a person's body when they get a bedbug bite. Helpful tips on finding and getting rid of bedbugs are included, too. Vivid photographs of bedbugs seem to crawl right off the page!

It's not always easy for Americans to exercise their right to vote. From taxes and tests that kept Black Americans from voting in the past to identification requirements and other issues that prevent eligible citizens from voting today, many people believe it's always been too hard for people from certain groups to vote. Others, though, believe that today's voting system works for all Americans. Readers explore both sides of this debate that's at the center of American politics through unbiased text that invites them to form their own opinion and back it up with relevant data from fact boxes.

Censorship is a complicated topic, but it's one that affects young people's lives. Debates about banning books and other kinds of censorship, especially what children should and should not have access to, continue to happen today. Readers are given the tools to better understand what censorship is--both in the United States and in other countries--in order to develop an informed opinion about this timely topic. The accessible text is paired with eye-catching fact boxes and full-color photographs. In addition, graphic organizers are included, such as a list of ways readers can get more involved with this issue.

Elk are related to deer, but they are much larger than their relatives. How large are they? What do they eat, and what animals eat them? The answers to these questions and many more can be found as readers explore what life is like for an elk in North America. A helpful map shows where these animals live, and a detailed graphic organizer presents essential facts in an eye-catching manner. The engaging and educational text includes fun fact boxes found with each turn of the page. Full-color photographs of elk hold readers' interest as they learn essential science topics.