Jane Katirgis – författare

Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down," repeated throughout the narrative with photographs displaying each action.

Author Jane Katirgis introduces newest readers to the world of "tall" and "short." With the help of full-color photographs and a Words to Know section, young children can get a start reading on their own.

Delightful color photographs of the opposites "over" and "under" help illustrate this concept to emerging readers. A simple word or phrase describes each photograph. Young children can get a start reading on their own.

What''s the difference between day and night? This book introduces readers to the world of these opposites. Crisp color photographs support the text for young children who are just starting to read on their own.

Author Jane Katirgis introduces new readers to the difference between big and little. Full-color photographs reinforce the concept. Young children will be delighted to start reading on their own.

With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own.

With large, easy-to-read text, beginning readers can explore the zoo. They''ll meet some fun baby animals and their families.

Brrr. Who lives in the snow? Readers meet some cute baby snow animals in this fun and easy-to-read text.

This great addition to the All About Baby Animals series teaches young readers about the animals that live in the grasslands. Beautiful photographs introduce baby animals and their habitat. Perfect for guided and independent reading.

What baby animals live in the forest? Young readers will delight in full-color photographs and easy-to-read text about forest animals.

Who lives on the farm? Beginning readers can learn about baby animals on the farm. Full-color photographs help illustrate the text.

Many baby animals live in our backyard. Beginning readers can learn all about these backyard babies with the help of easy-to-read text. Engaging photographs keep even the youngest of readers entertained.

What are avalanches? What causes them? Readers learn about avalanches and what is being done to keep people safe from them.

What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen? How can people stay safe during them? Readers learn all about earthquakes so that they can be prepared.

What causes floods? How can we prevent them? How do you stay safe in a flood? Readers find out answers to these questions and more.

On average, there are between 50 and 60 volcanoes that erupt each year somewhere on Earth. Nature''s fury holds our attention and our wonder. What is a volcano? How is one formed? Is there a way to predict eruptions? Readers find out the answers to these questions and more.

On the average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the world, but thousands of people video record these tremendous feats of Mother Nature so we can see them up close. What is a tsunami? What causes one? Is there any way to predict them? Readers learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe during one.

What causes forest fires? How are they stopped? What are we doing to protect our forests, our animals, and ourselves from them? Your curious readers find answers to these questions and more.

Orangutan means “person of the forest” in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats? Who’s working to save orangutans? Readers learn the latest facts about orangutans and learn how to help.

It is hard to imagine that these creatures as big as trucks could be vulnerable, but the giants of the sea are endangered. What is their biggest threat? What is being done to save them? Readers learn about blue whales and how to help the largest animal on the planet.

The giant panda is the national symbol of China and one of the most beloved animals in the world. So who would want to hurt this creature? How does it survive in the wild? Why are populations shrinking? Readers learn about giant pandas and what is being done to help save them.

Gorillas are brilliant, familial creatures that exhibit complex emotions, intellect, and abilities, much like humans. Then why are gorillas at risk? Readers learn about the daily lives of gorillas in the wild, what is threatening their very survival, and what is being done to save them.

Rhinoceroses are some of the oldest creatures on our planet, yet, despite surviving for thousands of years, this ancient animal is now endangered. Why? Your readers discover fascinating facts about rhinos and learn how they can help save them before it''s too late.

The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Your readers learn why they are threatened and how to help save this beautiful big cat.

The problem-solving skills learned through STEM can take you to the next level in just about any career field. Learn all about the engineers who work with NASCAR, the design behind the GPS system in the cars we drive every day, and the engineers who start with a blueprint and turn it into a design! Improving the sound, safety measures, and ways in which cars can be better for our environment with the introduction of hybrid cars, which use less fuel and decrease the amount of pollutants into the atmosphere. Buckle up and learn all about a STEM field in cars. This book will allow students to analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

What great STEM job may be waiting for you? How about a job in food and nutrition? Have you ever looked at your dinner and thought about all the people who helped get it to your table? Learn all about food chemists, dieticians, and the farmers who grow the food we eat. How and what animals eat to ensure our meat is healthy, how fertilizers play a part in the safety of our fruits and vegetables, and how what you eat plays an important role in your health. So, count your calories and read along to find out all about this exciting STEM career! This book will allow students to understand how systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part of larger complex systems.

The popular sport of bass fishing presents lots of options for an angler. Striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, and white perch make their homes in many different waters of North America. What gear is best for bass fishing? What habitats do bass fish live in and what type of bait should be used? In addition to learning the answers to these questions, readers will find out more about the rules and regulations of bass fishing, how to stay safe near the water, and the importance of respecting the animals and the environment.