Valerie Bodden

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Hopi, including chief Lololoma and conflicts such as the strip-mining of Black Mesa"--

This title examines an important historic even--the April 15, 2013, bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the men behind the bombing, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the emergency response to the attack, how the events were communicated and reported through traditional media and social media, the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, and the response of the city of Boston and...

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sharks, the feared fishes of the sea. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sharks have a bump on their heads.

"Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A North American folk tale explains why iguanas live in trees. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears"--Provided by publisher.

"A fundamental exploration of tanks, including their size and firepower, history of development, crawler tracks and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing talking parrot! This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--