Valerie Bodden

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.

"A simple exploration of tornadoes, examining how these spinning storms develop, how scientists watch for them and measure their strength, and the damage 'twisters' can cause"--

"Meet the lemur! Learn about how this primate lives on Madagascar. Elementary-aged readers will discover lemurs of all sizes, from the tiny mouse lemur to the much bigger Indri. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A folk tale from Madagascar explains where lemurs came from. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve...

"Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A Native American folktale explains why elk live in the mountains. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--...

"A basic introduction to ants, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their tirelessly hardworking behavior"--Provided by publisher.

"A fundamental introduction to the Grand Canyon, including the deserts and forests that surround it, the creatures that live in it, and how people have affected its arid environment"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic introduction to worms, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the ability of some species to regenerate"--Provided by publisher.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Inuit, including the Inuit Circumpolar Council and conflicts such as early encounters with Europeans on Baffin Island"--

"A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the German shepherd breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture shepherds such as Rin Tin Tin"--