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Jump Board Books-Outdoor Explorer (Tadpole Books)  

Birds, trees, rocks, and seeds. There are so many natural wonders waiting just outside your door! This series helps children develop reading skills while exploring the world around them. Tightly controlled vocabulary and repetitive text patterns work together with crisp and colourful photographs to create a reading experience that is engaging and supportive. Outdoor Explorer titles include tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.

Jump the Cracks

What would you do? As far as I'm concerned, there's no excuse not to be decent...Especially when you're responsible for a kid. It just figures that fifteen-year old Victoria's dad fails once again to be at the train station like he's promised. Fuming, Victoria watches as a teen mom stashes her bruised little boy in the train's bathroom. When the mom gets off the train alone, Victoria decides she has had it with all the poor excuses who call them selves parents. Making a split-second decision, Victoria boards the next train out of town-taking the little boy with her. No, really, what would you do? Victoria's staying on the run until everyone responsible starts keeping their promises. This kid's not falling through the cracks. Not on her watch.

June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired by a local hospital to work in its lab, using a microscope to magnify and examine cells. Her work helped doctors treat patients. June later worked in labs in London and in Toronto. Her skill in using the electron microscope to examine cells and help identify viruses earned her promotion and respect in the science community. When June was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19.

Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of kilometers to make their deliveries. They've travelled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down.

Junior Scientists (Science Explorer Junior)

Through thinking and observation skills ypir students will enjoy activities that will help them learn about everything from rocks and soil to magnets and solar energy. this set is a must for all junior scientist in your school.

Junk

Sylvia Samantha White is very good at finding--she just doesn't know exactly what all her "junk" is good for, not yet at least. But when completely ridiculous disaster strikes, she springs into action and uses her junk to create solutions to the town's troubles. A charming ode to collecting, creating, and following your bliss--even when you're not entirely sure where it will lead you.

Junk Food for Thought (Fly!)

Dive into the fascinating history of junk food with these engaging and informative books. Readers will discover the origins, growth, and impact of various snacks and fast foods, including candy, cereal, and even fictional treats! With accessible text and stunning photographs, young readers will experience a (sugar) rush with these hi-lo books!

Jupiter Twins, The (Funny Bone Books™-First Chapters)

Trudy and Tina are best friends. They are also twins. Trudy loves adventure and Tina is happy to go along for the ride-as long as it is a smooth ride! Young readers will enjoy the familiar adventures with the Jupiter Twins. First Chapters books are easy introductions to chapter books for young readers. Jupiter Twins books range from 850 to 1,200 words each.

Jurassic Classics

The endearingly illustrated Jurassic Classics series uses humorous, prehistoric dinosaur mashups as a creative way to introduce and explore nonfiction and history. With a mix of dino puns and fun wordplay, each book in the series features six historical figures and explores their lives and contributions as dinosaurs.

Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account

When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador, seeking a new start in the United States. She arranged the services of a coyote for the journey north. Reluctant to leave, but refusing to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her. During their trip through Mexico, they experienced the risks and the fears countless people from Central American countries face as they migrate toward different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin Ernesto. The result of their conversation is Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account.