Valerie Bodden

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jaguars, the largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jaguars have blurry spots"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"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 polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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.

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

"Meet the seahorse! Learn about how this ocean animal eats tiny zooplankton. Elementary-aged readers will discover how seahorses use camouflage to hide from predators. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . sea creatures. A Mexican folktale explains how the seahorse became a fish. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided...

"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"--Provided by publisher.