Joyce Markovics: 32 books

The glowing moon peeks from behind a massive stone house. The front door slowly creaks open. A feeling of gloom swells from inside the home. There’s an ear-splitting shriek! What horror has overtaken this ghastly gothic mansion? In the 11 gothic mansions in this book, you will explore a mansion...

This captivating book uses an animal theme to engage students in learning about the concept of measuring weight, size, or even time. It also introduces the concept of measuring inches and centimeters.

Wildlife biologist George Madani was studying wildlife on the island of Borneo when he spotted an adorable slow loris clinging to a mango tree. The tiny, furry primate was so cute that George leaned in to look at it. As he got close, the loris nipped him on the finger. Soon after, George’s mouth...

Set out for a day at the beach and learn about all the three-dimensional shapes you will see there. The book introduces the cone, cube, sphere, pyramid, and cylinder, all while using a familiar setting.

Teaches Young Students About Basic Concepts Of Geometry, Such As Angles And Planes.

It’s closing time at a museum. Most of the visitors have already left the building as the lights flicker. A stuffed grizzly bear towers in the corner of the room near the exit sign. Everything about the dead animals looks real—from its razor-sharp claws to its piercing eyes. Is it watching you?...

On the surface, New York City is a shining metropolis. Taxis and buses whiz along busy streets. Crowds of people fill the sidewalks, and huge buildings jut into the sky. However, among the dense crowds and shimmering skyscrapers are restless spirits lurking in the shadows of Gotham. In the 11 haunted...

As the sun sets over Montreal, Canada, the city awakens. A low moan echoes between buildings. Something moves in a moonlit alley. It scrambles up a brick wall. What’s lurking in the darkness? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about Montreal’s spookiest spots. This 24-page book features...

Wild. Dramatic. Friendly. Welcome to Brazil! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Brazil’s land, cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They’ll even...

What’s that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It’s a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind...

Breathtaking. Ancient. Friendly. Welcome to Peru! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Peru’s cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They’ll even learn...

Razor-sharp wire curls around a tall fence. There are rows and rows of empty cells. Bang! A heavy metal door suddenly slams shut. Then a ghostly hand reaches out from one of the cells. Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about deserted prisons. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative...

Tropical. Beautiful. Friendly. Welcome to Vietnam! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Vietnam’s cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn...

You enter a cold room covered with white tiles. The lights flicker. You notice a metal stretcher in the corner. On it is a body draped in a white sheet. A thin stream of blood trickles from the stretcher onto the floor. Then, suddenly, the lights go out! Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories...