Ryan Jacobson

"Animals are adorable, but they also have a wild side. Many hunt to survive--and must avoid being hunted. This kid-friendly introduction to nature's predator-prey relationship spotlights several amazing examples. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents spectacular photos of real critters in their natural habitats, while author Ryan Jacobson explores their most interesting hunting and eating habits. How do snakes catch their meals? Why do mosquitoes...

Explains the different materials used in shoes; discusses how shoes are put together and shaped in a factory; and how shoes become available to consumers. Kids are used to seeing stores stocked with foods, toys, household items, and more. But most kids know very little about where those products come from or how they are made. Our discovery-focused Before the Store series raises young readers' awareness by showing the journeys some popular products...

"Animals are amazing--you might even say they're super! They have special abilities that you've only seen in comic books and on your favorite cartoons. Super speed, laser eyes, invisibility and more, the powers that our North American animals possess are truly incredible."--

"The mystical world of fairy tales is crumbling, and you've been chosen to save it. You must navigate through dark and twisted versions of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and other famous fairy tales. Use your courage, cunning, and a little bit of luck to survive such perils as evil witches, devious wolves, and nasty criminals. Can you survive the Grimms' Fairy Tales? turns the classic collection of short stories into a Choose Your Path book,...

Tells the stories of four influential woman in history: Jane Goodall, Helen Keller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Eleanor Roosevelt.