Corina Jeffries

Sudan has more ancient pyramids than any other country on Earth. Despite the devastation of colonialism and civil wars, the peoples of Sudan have developed and maintained rich cultural traditions. Sudan is a country of many diverse landscapes, from the Sahara to the banks of the Nile to the city of Khartoum. It is also a country of diverse peoples, with their own languages and customs. Fact boxes and sidebars are paired with accessible text and colorful...

A beaver can fell up to 300 trees in a year! They are some of nature's greatest builders and are considered a "keystone species" for the ways they benefit the environment. However, many people see beavers as mischief makers because their dams can cause flooding and property damage. This book introduces readers to fun facts about beavers, from their amazing swimming ability to their strong, orange teeth. Critical thinking is encouraged as readers learn...

Dinosaurs are fascinating subjects for a young artist. This book explores huge herbivores like Brachiosaurus and Camarasaurus. Readers will also discover vicious carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex and Deinonychus. Each spread allows readers to deeply connect with the dinosaur through fun facts. Then, it presents accessible step-by-step instructions for how to draw that dinosaur. Incredible images of dinosaurs and progressive drawing illustrations allow...

People generally try to avoid skunks-for a good reason! A skunk can spray a super-smelly substance at people and animals from up to 10 feet away. These mischief makers can create a very smelly situation for anyone who crosses their path. This book introduces readers to fun facts about skunks, from their diverse diet to their smelly defenses. Readers have the opportunity to think critically about skunks and their impact on their environment. Bright...

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are the tools that every child needs to succeed in school and in life. This book introduces readers to the SEL skill of recognizing strengths, a key part of the SEL core concept of self-awareness. Readers will follow Nate as he uses his special skills to save the day. Eye-catching illustrations, a stimulating storyline, and a relatable situation will engage students as they acquire integral skills for daily...

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are the tools that every child needs to succeed in school and in life. This book introduces readers to the SEL skill of self-confidence, a key part of the SEL core concept of self-awareness. Readers will follow Bella the Bear as she uses her confidence to achieve her goal. Eye-catching illustrations, a stimulating storyline, and a relatable situation will engage students as they acquire integral skills for...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand different careers in computers. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and introduce computer science careers...

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are the tools that every child needs to succeed in school and in life. This book introduces readers to the SEL skill of social engagement, a key part of the SEL core concept of relationship skills. Readers will follow a robot who learns to reach out and get involved with others. Eye-catching illustrations, a stimulating storyline, and a relatable situation will engage students as they acquire integral skills...

Horses are amazing animals that have lived and worked with humans for thousands of years. This book introduces readers to wild horses like the Przewalski's horse and domesticated horses like the quarter horse and Thoroughbred. Readers will learn about the different breeds, including facts about their history and distinctive features. After learning about each horse, readers will have the opportunity to draw the horse using step-by-step instructions....