Valerie Bodden

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails."--Provided by publisher

"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--

"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks."--

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of lions, describing the roaring big carts' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are known as the king of the animals."--

"Meet the frog! Learn about how this amphibian catches its food with its tongue. Elementary-aged readers will discover how tadpoles grow into frogs. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. An Australian folk tale explains why frogs croak. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes...

"An introduction to the Hopi lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Hopi story recounts how people came to live in this world"--Provided by the publisher.

"Meet the walrus! Learn about how this sea mammal migrates to stay near ice. Elementary-aged readers will discover walrus's giant tusks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Alaskan folktale explains why walruses have tusks. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table...

"A basic introduction to mantises, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to rotate their heads"--Provided by publisher.

"Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores caves around the world, surveying common cave features and creepy stories about these places"--