Jane Lacey

"Death is difficult to deal with at any age, but for children who are handling it for the first time, it can be extra tough. This engaging book will help young readers learn to navigate this type of situation. Whether it is a friend, family member, or acquaintance who has passed away, readers will learn about the best ways to handle death through the help of relatable stories and colorful illustrations. Practical advice is presented in a way readers...

Teaches young readers how to effectively deal with bullies and avoid giving in to peer pressure to bully others.

"Forces--those that push and pull on objects--are a critical concept in the elementary science classroom. For learners to truly understand this physics topic, they need to see forces in action. This well-designed book takes an up-close look at forces, exploring essential themes such as gravity, magnetism, and friction, through at-level and engaging text that leads into a related high-interest activity, such as making balloon rockets and hovercrafts...

"It's astounding to think about how our lives would work without electricity. Luckily, we only realize the impact of electricity when the power's out! But this well-researched, at-level volume provides young scientists with an up-close look at electricity, exploring essential scientific topics such as batteries, circuits, conductors and insulators, electricity generation, and safety issues. After each topic's explanation, readers are invited to complete...