Jennifer Boothroyd Boeken

“In 1945 the war ended. The Germans surrendered, and the ghetto was liberated. Out of over a quarter of a million people, about 800 walked out of the ghetto. Of those who survived, only twelve were children. I was one of the twelve.” For more than fifty years after the war, Syvia, like many Holocaust survivors, did not talk about her experiences in the Lodz ghetto in Poland. She buried her past in order to move forward. But finally she decided it was time to share her story, and so she told it to her niece, who has re-told it here using free verse inspired by her aunt. This is the true story of Syvia Perlmutter—a story of courage, heartbreak, and finally survival despite the terrible circumstances in which she grew up. A timeline, historical notes, and an author’s note are included.

Engaging with the elements, this book teaches readers how to observe various weather conditions through accessible text and vibrant photos. It encourages students to explore and understand the weather happening right outside their windows, making learning interactive and relatable.

Exploring the sense of touch, this book introduces readers to various textures through engaging examples like a furry dog and a scaly lizard. It explains how touch functions and emphasizes its importance in everyday life, making it a fascinating read for those curious about human senses and their role in our interactions with the world.

The book provides a clear explanation of heat, tailored for young learners in grades K-2. Utilizing simple language and relatable examples, it engages children in understanding this essential scientific concept, making it approachable and engaging for early education.

Severe weather phenomena such as tornadoes, blizzards, and hurricanes are explored in this informative book. It features accessible text and engaging photos that illustrate various weather conditions, promoting awareness and safety. The content encourages readers to understand severe weather and take appropriate precautions, making it an essential resource for students interested in meteorology and safety measures during extreme weather events.

The book explores the vital role animals play in pollination, highlighting how creatures like hummingbirds, mice, and bats assist plants in reproduction. With simple text complemented by supportive photos and diagrams, it effectively conveys key scientific concepts related to this essential ecological process, making it accessible for readers to grasp the importance of these animal-plant interactions.

Exploring both popular and obscure inventions, this book delves into their historical significance and the innovative minds behind them. It aims to spark curiosity about the evolution of technology and creativity, highlighting fascinating stories that have shaped our world. Readers will discover the impact of these inventions on society and how they continue to influence our lives today.

Focusing on shells as a vital body covering for various land and ocean animals, this book introduces early emergent readers to examples like snails, clams, oysters, turtles, and tortoises. The simple text effectively defines what shells are while providing engaging illustrations and numerous animal examples to enhance understanding and curiosity about these unique features in nature.

Focusing on the unique body coverings of snakes, lizards, and bony fish, this book introduces early emergent readers to the concept of scales. With simple text and numerous examples, it effectively explains what scales are and highlights various animals that possess them, making it an engaging resource for young learners exploring the animal kingdom.

Engaging characters like Super Grover, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird lead young readers through essential lessons on environmental care, celebrating themes of sustainability and pollution awareness. This charming introduction to planet-friendly practices is especially timely for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, making it an ideal resource for teaching children about the importance of protecting their environment.