Valerie Bodden

"Meet the peacock! Learn about how this colorful bird uses its tail feathers to find a mate. Elementary-aged readers will discover three kinds of peacocks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these beautiful birds. An Asian folk tale explains why peacocks are so colorful. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher....

This book is a survey of the painting genre that focuses on landforms and elements of nature, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history.

Presents a history of the Cherokee tribe in North America, chronicling key events and people, and describing the Cherokee's way of life. Includes past and present photographs, a Cherokee story, and suggestions for further information.

"Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores ghost towns around the world, surveying common ghost-town features and creepy stories about these places"--Provided by publisher.

"A simple exploration of hurricanes, examining how these massive sea storms develop, how scientists watch for them and measure their strength, and the damage hurricanes can cause"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores the lives of the Tsarnaev brothers, the Muslim terrorists who detonated bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon, discussing how they became radicalized and their motives in the bombing.

"Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores cemeteries around the world, surveying common cemetery features and creepy stories about these places"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the physical characteristics, diversity, behavior, habitats, and life cycle of dragonflies. Includes a craft activity to make a dragonfly out of craft sticks, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

An 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.

"A basic introduction to crickets, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to chirp or 'sing'"--Provided by publisher.