Valerie Bodden

"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.

Describes the physical appearance of koalas and where they can be found around the world. Provides information about what they like to eat, how they spend their time, and their sleeping habits. Provides a folk tale about koalas, color photos, word definitions on each page, and further resources.

"Meet Earth's heaviest lizard. This book introduces Komodo dragons to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including venomous bite. A folk talk explains why people of Indonesia respect this large reptile"--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 sharks, the feared fishes of the sea. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sharks have a bump on their heads.

Brief text and photographs explore the unique features, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of tigers. Includes a brief retelling of an Asian folktale of how tigers got their stripes.

"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love. This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--Provided by publisher.

"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.