Valerie Bodden

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"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.

Introduces young readers to termites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and their physical and behavioral characteristics. Features close-up color photographs, a craft, a glossary, and sources of more information.

"A basic introduction to cockroaches, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to hold their breath"--Provided by publisher.

"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....

"Meet these famously horned mammals! This book explores features and behaviors of rhinos, including their endangered status. A folk talk explains why these animals have bumpy, folded skin"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump"--Provided by publisher.

"A simple exploration of thunderstorms, examining how these warm-weather storms develop, the relationship between lightning and thunder, and the damage thunderstorms can cause"-- Provided by publisher.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Apache, including warrior Geronimo and conflicts such as the Camp Grant Massacre"-- Provided by publisher.