“jackie gaff”

From the classical to the contemporary, from impressionism to pop art, painters and sculptors from every era, every movement, and every country in the world are introduced in this superb series that brings children intimate portraits of the world's most celebrated artists and the fascinating times t... More

I Wonder Why books have proven to be wonderful resources to have at hand to answer kids' everyday questions. This new addition to the series reins in a herd of questions children like to ask about one of their favorite animals, including; How high can horses jump? What kind of horses do knights ride... More

Tackling some of the tricky questions about prehistoric life, this new addition to the "I Wonder Why" series explores how dinosaurs and early animal life lived with a unique mixture of realistic illustrations and engaging cartoons. Full-color illustrations."What were the ice ages?," "When did reptil... More

"Which city is on top of the world?," "How do people surf on snow?," and "Where is the world's highest railroad?" are just some of the intriguing questions answered in this delightful book about mountains.... More

Children love asking questions. The answers to all those questions about the desert, such as "Who ate ants?," "How do plants survive in the desert?," and "Where do cars race across the desert?& are answered in this fabulous book.... More

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 su... More

LOOKING AT EARTH: HOW DOES IT CHANGE? explores our planets place in the solar system, why there are seasons, how earthquakes and volcanoes occur, and other ways nature affects Earth. Readers will also learn how humans change the planet, and how we can help improve the environment.... More

LOOKING AT GROWING UP: HOW DO PEOPLE CHANGE? explores how people grow and what they can do to remain healthy. Easy-to-understand sections explain how children grow, why a good diet as well as plenty of exercise and sleep are important, and what happens as people age.... More

Readers can begin an exploration of matter with LOOKING AT SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES: HOW DOES MATTER CHANGE? Author Jackie Gaff uses easy-to-understand language to explain the different states of matter and how factors such as temperature and pressure can change solids to liquids to gases and back... More