Valerie Bodden

"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...

"A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 2010 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig and the resulting oil spill's harmful environmental impact, ending with how the disaster's victims are memorialized today"--

"A simple introduction to the Spanish warriors known as conquistadors, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through language and traditions"--Provided by publisher.

"A colorful survey of roller coasters, including their tracks and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous roller coasters such as the Cyclone are spotlighted"--

"A colorful survey of carousels, including their seats and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous carousels such as the Kit Carson County Carousel are spotlighted"--

"A countdown of five of the most legendary pirates provides thrills as readers explore the lives, weapons, and battle tactics of these renegade fighters"--

"A foundational look at wheels and axles, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as doorknobs, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

"A foundational look at pulleys, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as gears and chains, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

"A foundational look at inclined planes, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as ramps, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at the causes and global effects of the 1969 moon landing, which led to further space exploration and eventually encouraged international cooperation rather than competition"--