Steffi Cavell-Clarke

Why do plants have flowers? Readers discover the answer to this question, as they learn fascinating, facts about flowers and why they are, an important part of a plant. Essential information that supports common science curriculum topics is, presented in an accessible way for young readers. This includes the use of simple, colorful diagrams to help young learners understand the purpose of a plant's flowers. Vibrant photographs fill each page, allowing...

Plants grow from seeds, so understanding basic facts about seeds helps readers understand the life cycle of a plant. Life cycles are just one of the important science curriculum topics readers, explore as they turn each colorful page. Accessible text is, accompanied by detailed photographs and diagrams of seeds and the plants they become. After reading, students will be eager to plant seeds of their own to see the lessons they've learned about plants...

Different kinds of plants have different kinds of stems. Daisies have thin stems, while redwood trees have thick, woody stems. What do these stems do? Readers discover the answer with the help of clear, age-appropriate text that supports common science curriculum topics. Colorful diagrams enhance the main text, helping young readers visualize the concepts they are reading about. Detailed photographs of a variety of plants and their stems provide an...

Values are the things we feel are important, such as the freedom to express our beliefs, or religion. No matter which religion people do or don't practice, our values teach us to respect each other's right to practice their religion. Young readers will learn that sharing values like this one helps us live and work together in a community.

Understanding the properties of different materials is essential to developing basic scientific knowledge. Readers are introduced to this critical concept through accessible text that asks them to examine different everyday materials, such as glass and wood, and what they are used for. The main text includes interesting facts that enhance science curriculum topics. Eye-catching, full-color photographs and diagrams are also featured. This engaging...

Rules are a fact of life. Knowing why they are useful can help children make the right choices. With a focus on safety, this title discusses freedom and the consequences of breaking rules, norms, and laws.

Are there kangaroos in Australia? Is Australia surrounded by water? What's the Great Barrier Reef? Questions such as these are answered in this compelling text about the country of Australia. This accessible main text, which aligns with current social studies curricula, deepens readers' understanding of this country's geography, landmarks, and rich culture. Additional information is presented in enlightening fact boxes and maps. Bold, full-color photographs...

Being respectful means that we behave in a way that shows the people around us that we care about their feelings and rights. Children will learn ways to show respect to others using manners, obeying laws, showing empathy, and having respect for yourself too.

We often make choices based on our values, which are the things that are important to us. Readers will learn that making responsible choices means doing what you think is right. It also means showing respect for others as well as ourselves in the things we choose to do.

Everybody has the right to keep somethings private! This carefully crafted book helps children understand what things should be kept private and what shouldn't to help keep them safe.