Most Popular Books by Jen Green

Jen Green is the author of Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians (2009), Hurricanes and Typhoons (1998), Oceans (My First Fact File) (2019), Myths of China and Japan (2002), A Teen Guide to Eco-Gardening, Food, and Cooking (2013).

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Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians
Designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse species that make up the reptilian and amphibian classes. Includes more than 100 articles that describe in detail specific groups of cold-blooded vertebrates; illustrated by colour photographs, drawings, and maps.

Hurricanes and Typhoons

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Hurricanes and Typhoons
Explains the causes and effects of hurricanes and typhoons and examines their environmental impact and how they can be predicted.

Oceans (My First Fact File)

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Oceans (My First Fact File)
My First Fact File: Oceans is the perfect introduction to life underwater for readers aged 5 and up. Read about the coral kingdoms beneath the waves and the incredible creatures that live within them. Discover how the gravitational pull of the Sun and moon controls the tides on Earth. Learn how we can work to protect our amazing oceans from the harmful effects of pollution. The world underwater is fascinating, deep and dramatic. Get ready to dive in and explore!

Myths of China and Japan

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Myths of China and Japan
Myths expressing the beliefs of early China and Japan are accompanied by information about each country.

A Teen Guide to Eco-Gardening, Food, and Cooking

release date: Jan 01, 2013
A Teen Guide to Eco-Gardening, Food, and Cooking
Suggests different ways of being eco-conscious with food, including using gray water in the garden, knowing where a product comes from to find its environmental impact, and tips on saving energy in the kitchen.

DK Readers L4: Big Fantastic Earth

release date: Jun 07, 2016
DK Readers L4: Big Fantastic Earth
How do waterfalls form? How long is the Nile River? Who led the first expedition on Mount Everest? Discover the earth''s most amazing natural wonders in Big Fantastic Earth! Explore the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the deep grooves of the Grand Canyon, and discover how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed. Big Fantastic Earth takes readers on an exciting journey around the world''s incredible natural architecture. Perfect for 9–11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines. Lexile measure: 800 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: O Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK''s leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.

Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico

release date: Dec 15, 2005
Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
Surveys the physical features, geological borders, climate and currents, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

My First Fact File Weather

release date: Jul 23, 2019
My First Fact File Weather
Weather is all around us. It affects everything we do, from the way we travel and the houses we live in, to the food we eat and the clothes we choose to wear. My First Fact File: Weather is a first introduction to the fascinating subject of weather for children aged 5 and up. Learn about how the seasons impact on weather around the world. Find out what causes different kinds of weather to happen, from tornadoes and hurricanes to rain and snow. Discover how extreme weather, such as droughts and floods, affect our world, and what we can do to combat climate change. Packed with missions, projects and activities, readers will learn everything they need to know about the amazing world of weather.

Egyptians

release date: Aug 15, 2009
Egyptians
Describes the history, customs, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.

Myths of Ancient Greece

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Myths of Ancient Greece
A collection of Greek myths includes explanations of how each myth evolved from the everyday lives of ancient Greeks.

Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes

release date: Dec 15, 2007
Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique features, offering explanations for volcanoes and earthquakes.

Pacific Ocean

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Pacific Ocean
Oceans and Seas is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Earth''s great bodies of water. Each volume contains a wealth of information, including physical features--"surface area and depth, how the ocean was formed, plate movements, coastlines, islands, and more; climate--"including tides, currents, trade winds, hurricanes, and tsunamis; marine life; the history of human settlement along the shores; transportation and navigation; natural resources; and current threats--"including the effects of pollution, overfishing, and mining. Numerous maps, charts, fact boxes, and primary source quotations supplement the text. Supporting both the science and social studies curriculum, this series is truly an indispensable resource.

Day and Night

release date: Dec 15, 2007
Day and Night
Introduces young readers to Earth''s unique features, offering explanations of day and night.

Weather and Seasons

release date: Dec 15, 2007
Weather and Seasons
Introduces the different elements of weather, including clouds, thunderstorms, rain, and snow, and explains why seasons occur.

Medicine

release date: Jul 15, 2012
Medicine
Ten thousand years ago, life was different. People were nomadic, and their life spans were short. During this time, people practiced trepanning, one of the early human medical procedures. Today, the diseases that wiped out millions just a few hundred years ago have been completely eradicated thanks to developments in medicine. Readers explore some of the earliest medical discoveries, how medicine has developed, and how it continues to have an impact on modern society.

Atlantic Ocean

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Atlantic Ocean
Oceans and Seas is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Earth''s great bodies of water. Each volume contains a wealth of information, including physical features- surface area and depth, how the ocean was formed, plate movements, coastlines, islands, and more; climate- including tides, currents, trade winds, hurricanes, and tsunamis; marine life; the history of human settlement along the shores; transportation and navigation; natural resources; and current threats- including the effects of pollution, overfishing, and mining. Numerous maps, charts, fact boxes, and primary source quotations supplement the text. Supporting both the science and social studies curriculum, this series is truly an indispensable resource.

Focus on Italy

release date: Jan 12, 2007
Focus on Italy
An overview of Italy covers its history, geography, climate, culture, government, and economy.

Focus on Egypt

release date: Jan 12, 2007
Focus on Egypt
Presents an overview of modern-day Egypt, covering its landscape and climate, government, economy, education, health, and transportation systems, tourism industry, and religious institutions.

Ancient Celts

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Ancient Celts
Discusses important archeological finds from the Celts'' past and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to ancient Celtic civilization.

Mediterranean Sea

release date: Dec 15, 2005
Mediterranean Sea
Surveys the physical features, geological borders, climate and currents, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Mediterranean Sea.

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees
Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science ebook. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!

Volcanoes Around the World

release date: Dec 15, 2008
Volcanoes Around the World
Explains what volcanoes are, why they erupt, the dangers they pose, how plants and animals survive in volcano habitats, and looks at volcanic eruptions around the world.

Audacious Aviators

release date: Mar 13, 2014
Audacious Aviators
This book tells the stories of adventurers who have defied gravity and soared above Earth, from pioneer aviators and astronauts to the free-falling fearlessness of Felix Baumgartner. Find out about the courage and skill of audacious aviators, and whether you''ve got what it takes to be an ultimate adventurer.

Frozen Extremes

release date: Dec 15, 2008
Frozen Extremes
Frozen Extremes explores the weather and fascinating animals of the coldest places on Earth. Simple text makes learning about cold climates a breeze in this new title from Crabtree Publishing.

Water

release date: Jan 15, 2010
Water
Explores how water is used and what can be done to conserve it.

Mountains

release date: Jan 15, 2011
Mountains
Provides an overview of the physical and environmental features of the world''s many majestic mountain ranges.

DK Readers L3: Women in Science

release date: Feb 13, 2018
DK Readers L3: Women in Science
Read about the women who changed the landscape of science: from pioneers of the ancient world to super-scientists like Marie Curie to unlikely geniuses, such as Hedy Lamarr, and much more. Women in Science includes scientific pioneers who came up with incredible ideas that changed the world; women who work in the fast-paced world of technology; amazing engineers who build incredible structures; and mathematical geniuses. Perfect for 7- to 9-year-olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader''s general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.

Projects with the Seaside

release date: Jul 15, 2014
Projects with the Seaside
As readers get hands on with sea-themed crafts, they will learn about the ocean and the wildlife that inhabits its expanse.

You Wouldn't Want to Be on Shackleton's Polar Expedition!

release date: Feb 01, 2021
You Wouldn't Want to Be on Shackleton's Polar Expedition!
Get ready...as a harderned sailor, you''re about to join Shackleton in what will prove to be one of the most gruelling adventures of all time as you brave your way across the bitterly cold continent of Antarctica. As you encounter extreme cold, strong icy winds and a worrying lack of food and water, you''ll soon see why you really wouldn''t want to join Shackleton''s polar expedition! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like on Shackleton’s polar expedition. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Projects with Plants

release date: Jul 15, 2014
Projects with Plants
Learning about plants becomes interactive and fun with this engaging title. Crafts meet science as readers are pulled in by varied projects involving plants, and as they create, they learn vital information about plants. With a playful design and vibrant photos and illustrations, this book will capture the attentions of artists and scientists alike!

Dealing with Racism

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Dealing with Racism
Discusses the nature of racism, possible explanations for it, and ways to end it.

Saving Energy

release date: Dec 15, 2004
Saving Energy
Discusses both renewable and nonrenewabe sources of energy and offers suggestions for conserving energy and taking care of the environment.

Wild Flowers

release date: Dec 15, 2015
Wild Flowers
This book invites readers to take a step into the wild world of wild flowers. Readers will love learning about where to find certain wild flowers and how to identify them according to features such as color, scent, and shape. They’ll also learn crucial life science topics such as pollination, germination, and identification of the parts of a plant. Brilliant color photographs bring different wild flower habitats to life, from woodlands to meadows. Fascinating text is supported by activities, diagrams, and quizzes to make this reading experience memorable and interactive.
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