Valerie Bodden

"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers...

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of snow leopards, describing these non-roaring Central Asian cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why sow leopards have spotted fur." --Provided by publisher.

"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. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...

"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. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....

"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.

"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 fascinating birds. An Australian folk tale explains why some pelicans are white. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both...

"Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A Native American folktale explains why elk live in the mountains. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--...

"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"--

"Meet the crab! Learn about how this ocean animal uses its claws to dig holes and catch prey. Elementary-aged readers will discover all kinds of crabs, including the giant Japanese spider crab. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. An African folktale explains why the crab seems to have no head. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources...

"Meet the walrus! Learn about how this sea mammal migrates to stay near ice. Elementary-aged readers will discover walrus's giant tusks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Alaskan folktale explains why walruses have tusks. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table...