Valerie Bodden

"A simple exploration of tornadoes, examining how these spinning storms develop, how scientists watch for them and measure their strength, and the damage 'twisters' can cause"--

"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"--

Discusses ways in which Valentine's Day is celebrated.

"A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the . . . 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"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators, and includes a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails.

Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of monkeys, a family of tree-climbing mammals, and includes a story from folklore explaining why monkeys look like people.

Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crocodiles, a family of sharp-toothed reptiles, and includes a story from folklore explaining why crocodiles have rough skin.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of walruses, the Arctic pinnipeds with whiskers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why walruses have tusks"--publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of llamas. Includes a folk story that people have used to help explain how llamas came to be.