Valerie Bodden

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Full-color photos are paired with accessible text to examine the snake's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Includes a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of giraffes. Includes a story from folklore explaining why giraffes have such long necks.

Describes the physical appearance of crocodiles and where they can be found around the world. Provides information about what they like to eat, how they spend their time, and how they swim. Provides a folk tale about crocodiles and includes color photos, an index, and definitions of terms on each page.

"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"-- 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.

Brief text and photographs tell about military helicopters, including their uses and carrying capacity, history of development, rotors and other features, and famous models from around the world.

This book presents an overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the beagle breed, including descriptions of famous beagles in our comic strips.

"A basic introduction to centipedes, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique physical traits that help to define them, such as their numerous pairs of legs"--Provided by publisher.