Chana Stiefel – författare

“­An enjoyable story about friendship and positive self-image, this is one to consider for picture book collections.” —School Library JournalAvocado longs to be Today’s Special in this vibrant, pun-filled picture book by Chana Stiefel and Anna Süßbauer about self-discovery and the value of uplifting your friends.Avocado wants to stand out, but nothing seems to be working. With the help of her friends, she self-reflects and discovers that all along she was special. This social emotional learning story will help young readers to develop relationship skills and self-awareness. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and The Food Group stories. It’s a delightful day at the Farmer’s Market. Zesty limes! Juicy peaches! Sweet corn! But Avocado has a pit in her stomach. She longs to be Today’s Special.Strolling through the aisles, Avocado asks her farm-fresh friends to help her discover what makes her stand out. Tomato offers to teach her salsa. Pumpkin proposes funny faces. Garlic suggests she add some zing! Nothing seems to work until—Ding ding!—the bright and shiny Toaster inspires Avocado to reflect more deeply.Chana Stiefel’s heartwarming text blends with Anna Süßbauer’s eye-popping illustrations spark sweet and meaningful conversations about self-discovery and friendship.

As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football - his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually fly a plane - WHOAAA!After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words:Let's Fly!Barrington Irving worked hard to become a pilot, and even harder to inspire other people to think big too. How big? A flight around the WORLD big. Climb aboard for the true story of how Barrington Irving went from tinkering kid to towering pilot and flew solo around the world - breaking records as the youngest person and first Black man ever to do it. With maps, labels, lists, and cool backmatter, including news of what Barring Irving is doing today, this book soars.Buckle up! Sky-high dreams ahead.

Have your readers ever dreamed of living in a castle? Life in the Middle Ages was no fairy tale. Readers will charge back in time to find out what real life was like in castles of the Middle Ages in this reluctant reader book.

Eat like a king. Sit down to a meal of eagle, peacock, green-dyed eggs, stuffed pig''s stomach, and blood gravy. Medieval royalty would eat giant feasts filled with strange and exotic dishes. Readers join in on the fun and find out what food was like during the Middle Ages in this reluctant reader book.

Swords...sieges...heavy armor suits. Life was risky business for a knight. Charge back in time to find out what real life was like for knights of the Middle Ages in this reluctant reader book.

No two people in the world, not even identical twins, have the same fingerprints. For this reason, detectives and forensic scientists have been using fingerprint evidence to catch criminals for more than a hundred years. Readers find out the techniques scientists use to collect fingerprints and to identify criminals with these fascinating stories about how fingerprints helped solve crimes.

What is a chicken''s life like? What does it eat? Where does it live? Discover how a chicken lives on a small, family-owned farm.

Author Chana Stiefel takes readers onto the farm in this book. Readers find out how cows live, what they eat, and how they spend their days.

This book explores a goat''s life. Do your readers know that you can make cheese from goat''s milk, or that goats are really great jumpers? Readers discover what a goat''s life is like through this fun book.

What are baby turkeys called? Poults. Readers will find out all sorts of facts about a turkey this book. Author Chana Stiefel explores where turkeys live, what they eat, and their life cycle.

Do your readers know that some pigs can weigh over 400 pounds? Or that a baby pig is called a piglet? Author Chana Stiefel explores what a pig''s life is like in this fun book.

Did your readers know that the fluffy fur on a sheep is called wool? It''s used to make some sweaters or blankets. Readers take a visit to the farm and learn about sheep with author Chana Stiefel.

Fingerprints are completely unique to each individual. Not even identical twins have the same fingerprints. So it''s no surprise that law enforcement uses fingerprint evidence to catch criminals. With engaging text and eye-catching visuals, this book examines all aspects of fingerprints and their use in forensic analysis. Real-world cases illustrate how criminals attempt to mask their fingerprints and the potential pitfalls of the fingerprinting system. Sidebars explore the science behind fingerprinting, such as the many methods of locating prints, including dusting powder and lasers to evaporated superglue. Plus, an annotated list of fingerprint-related jobs encourages students to imagine a future in STEM.

Spitooey!Grown-ups expect kids to avoid all sorts of “rude” behaviors. But in nature, spits, burps, and toots can happen for surprisingly strategic reasons. When animals exhibit every gross habit—from toxic sneezes to deadly farts— they’re not aiming to act rude. They do what they can to survive.This book features the most dazzlingly disgusting creatures on planet Earth—indecent insects, repulsive reptiles, cute-yet-crude mammals, and more. You’ll also hear from scientists who are investigating what humans can learn from these bold behaviors. Prepare to be gobsmacked by good reasons for rudeness.

Spitooey! Grown-ups expect kids to avoid all sorts of “rude” behaviors. But in nature, spits, burps, and toots can happen for surprisingly strategic reasons. When animals exhibit every gross habit—from toxic sneezes to deadly farts— they’re not aiming to act rude. They do what they can to survive. This book features the most dazzlingly disgusting creatures on planet Earth—indecent insects, repulsive reptiles, cute-yet-crude mammals, and more. You’ll also hear from scientists who are investigating what humans can learn from these bold behaviors. Prepare to be gobsmacked by good reasons for rudeness.

In Comets and Meteors: Shooting through Space, readers will learn how the celestial wonders known as comets and meteors travel through space and their effects on Earth. Filled with fun facts, young learners will love exploring the scientific information and drawing conclusions about life now and in the future. The Inside Outer Space series takes readers on an intergalactic journey that unravels the mysteries of the universe. Each 24-page book informs readers in grades K–3 on the Sun, Earth, planets, and stars, while also igniting imaginations about the unknown. Stunning photographs and diagrams engage readers, while text-based questions aid in reading comprehension

In Lives of Stars: From Supernovas to Black Holes, students will learn all about the stars that make up the universe and make observations about the Sun, Moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted. Filled with fun facts, young learners will love exploring the scientific information and drawing conclusions about life now and in the future. The Inside Outer Space series takes readers on an intergalactic journey that unravels the mysteries of the universe. Each 24-page book informs readers in grades K–3 on the Sun, Earth, planets, and stars, while also igniting imaginations about the unknown. Stunning photographs and diagrams engage readers, while text-based questions aid in reading comprehension

What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.