Valerie Bodden

"A fundamental exploration of military helicopters, including their uses and carrying capacity, history of development, rotors and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crocodiles, a family of sharp-toothed reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crocodiles have rough skin"--Provided by publisher.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to giraffe, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home."--

"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses, the famously horned animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rhinos have bumpy skin"--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"--

"A fundamental introduction to water-based rescue vehicles known as rescue boats, including their history, a description of their features, and how they help people in emergencies"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the prairie dog! Learn about how this rodent communicates with different barks. Elementary-aged readers will discover prairie dog towns. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating little mammals. A Native American folk tale explains why prairie dogs watch coyotes so closely. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of iguanas, the North and South American dewlapped reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why iguanas live in trees"--

A basic introduction to what is on a fire truck and how the equipment is used.