Jaclyn Jaycox – författare

Cheetahs run faster than any other land animal. These quick cats could keep up to freeway traffic. They sneak up on prey and pounce! Get more facts about these fierce hunters.

Lemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.

Puffins are seabirds with large beaks. They look like a cross between penguins and parrots. Their teeth point backward to help them catch fish. Find out more details about these unique birds.

Did you know cats sleep around 15 hours a day? Have you heard they can make about 100 different sounds? Find out all about cats' senses, life cycles, behaviour and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these feline friends. A table of contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behaviour, life cycle and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos and a table of contents help introduce children to the wonderful world of non-fiction.

Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, back garden and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. A table of contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

What does it mean to be grumpy? Everyone feels grumpy sometimes. It's how you handle it that matters. Children will learn how to recognize their emotions and read examples of how to deal with them. A mindfulness activity will provide practice in managing feelings.

What does it mean to feel surprised? Learn how surprise makes your body feel, how your senses spark emotion, and how to handle it. Large, stunning photos help illustrate what surprise looks like. A mindfulness activity gives kids the chance to practice managing their feelings.

Giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years! These enormous creatures can also weigh a lot - more than 16 bicycles piled together. Find out all the facts about these peaceful island creatures.

Jumping spiders aren’t like other spiders. They don’t need spider webs to trap prey. They just jump on them! Get more exciting details about these fascinating creatures.

Macaws are among the most colourful members of the parrot family. These clever birds live in the rainforest. They use their bony tongues to crack into nuts and seeds. Find out more about these fancy fliers!

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? In this book, young readers will learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

Have you ever heard of a reptile that spends most of its life in an egg? What about a reptile that has to lay its eggs on the same beach where it was hatched? In this book, young readers will learn all about Madagascar chameleons, sea turtles and other reptiles with unusual life cycles.

Octopuses have eight tentacles lined with suction cups. Their skin can change colour, and they shoot black ink at their enemies. Find out more facts about these amazing sea creatures.

There are more than 800 kinds of tree frogs. Some of them don’t even live in trees! But they all have very unusual feet. Find out more about this large family of frogs.

There are more than 800 kinds of tree frogs. Some of them don’t even live in trees! But they all have very unusual feet. Find out more about this large family of frogs.

Would you rather be lost in the Sahara or the Gobi Desert? In this fun-filled non-fiction title, young adventurers will face decisions about surviving in a sandy wasteland. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought-provoking questions about deserts. From scary to gross to just plain silly, this book generates discussion and promotes critical-thinking skills. Full-colour photographs and engaging easy-to-read facts invite readers to make informed decisions while also prompting further research.

Hippos are one of the largest land mammals in the world! These big vegetarians prefer to spend their time in the water. Readers will enjoy learning more about hippos with exciting facts and vibrant photos.

Did you know jellyfish aren’t really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. With easy-to-read facts and colourful photos, readers will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals.

Did you know jellyfish aren’t really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. With easy-to-read facts and colourful photos, readers will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals.

Pangolins’ bodies are a rare sight. They have scales, spikes and claws! Bright photos bring these unusual mammals to life. Readers will follow along with easy-to-read text and will enjoy learning all they can about pangolins.

Pangolins’ bodies are a rare sight. They have scales, spikes and claws! Bright photos bring these unusual mammals to life. Readers will follow along with easy-to-read text and will enjoy learning all they can about pangolins.

What does it mean to be excited? Everyone feels excited sometimes! In this book, children will learn how to identify when they are excited and discover ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what excitement looks like. A mindfulness activity at the end of the book gives readers an opportunity to explore their own feelings.

What does it mean to be hopeful? Feeling hopeful is an emotion everybody has! In this book, children will learn how to identify when they are hopeful and discover ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what hopefulness looks like. A mindfulness activity at the end of the book gives readers an opportunity to explore their own feelings.

Dry land. Thirsty plants. When rain doesn’t come, droughts happen. Whether in the desert, forest or prairies, droughts can happen anywhere. Discover how small shifts in the amount of rainfall can cause big changes to the land. Learn about droughts, what causes them and how living things adapt to survive.

A funnel cloud has been spotted. Sirens sound. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings and stay safe.

There is smoke in the air. Wood crackles. It's a wildfire! Get to safety, fast. Dry weather, strong winds and careless actions can all cause forests to burn. Firefighters will need to battle wildfires from the ground and from above. But you can be prepared! Learn about wildfires and how to prevent them, pay attention to warnings and stay safe.

Axolotls have gills, but they are not fish. They are amphibians! Unlike other amphibians, though, axolotls spend their whole lives in the water. With easy text and colourful photos, young readers will have fun finding out more about these unique creatures.