{"title":"Books by Jody Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"whatever-the-weather","title":"Whatever the Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeather changes from day to day—but climate shapes long-term patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhatever the Weather\u003c\/i\u003e, children learn the difference between daily weather and regional climate. Through real-world examples, readers explore how climate influences clothing, housing, and transportation choices. The book also highlights how monitoring weather helps people stay safe and make informed decisions. 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With clear explanations and familiar examples, children learn how Presidents Day connects to history and helps people reflect on leadership and national identity. Readers also discover ways communities observe the holiday, such as reading books, learning about important presidents, and taking part in school or community activities that highlight the nation’s past and the people who guided it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePresidents Day:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explains what Presidents Day honors and why it is celebrated in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Connects the holiday to big ideas like leadership, history, and national identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Highlights ways people recognize the day through reading, learning, and community activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom learning about great leaders to honoring the nation’s story, Presidents Day becomes a meaningful celebration children can understand and remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e Our Celebrations \u003c\/b\u003e series helps children connect familiar U.S. holidays to the stories, values, and traditions that shape the United States. Each book invites young learners to explore why a celebration matters—introducing its origins, purpose, and customs. With kid-friendly explanations, relatable examples, and discussion prompts that encourage reflection, the series supports early social studies learning (especially civics) while helping children see how celebrations bring communities together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513583182197,"sku":"9798330929795","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798330929795.jpg?v=1787220357"},{"product_id":"clever-kids-save-and-spend","title":"Clever Kids Save and Spend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring financial literacy to life with performance and participation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eClever Kids Save and Spend\u003c\/i\u003e, a Reader’s Theater script introduces children to the basics of earning money,   making smart spending decisions, and planning ahead. As characters face relatable choices about saving or spending,   young readers see how thoughtful decisions can help money last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe script format encourages fluency and collaboration while reinforcing key concepts such as budgeting, banking,   checks, credit cards, and cash. 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