Valerie Bodden

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. This title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index,...

This new title in the Bugbook series offers the young reader a close-up look at Grasshoppers. Large, beautiful photos combine with simple text and sidebars to explore the bug's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle.

"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 . . . creatures. An Australian folk tale explains why frogs croak. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided...

"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.

"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.

"Meet the pelican! Learn about how this large bird uses its bill to scoop up fish. Elementary-aged readers will discover how pelicans preen to keep their feathers waterproof. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . birds. An Australian folk tale explains why some pelicans are white. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided...

"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 Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided...

"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of snakes, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a snake's growth process from egg to baby to mature snake"--Provided by publisher.

This book is a survey of the painting genre that focuses on grand historical figures and scenes, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.