Janet Riehecky

Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'please.'

Introduces readers to the concept of apologizing as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'I'm sorry.'

Introduces readers to the concept of being polite as well as some of the situations in which they should properly use the phrase 'excuse me.'

Presenting turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles Reptiles is a photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to close-up looks at Komodo dragons and the SuperCroc--all written in a clear, concise way.

Watch out this killer animal strikes without warning. Discover how cobras make the kill and swallow their prey whole.

Whether on land or in water, killer whales will stop at nothing to find food. Find out how this underwater giant earns the name killer whale.

When it comes to survival, appearances are everything A harmless animal can frighten predators away by appearing dangerous. A dangerous animal can lure prey by appearing harmless. Discover the disguises of some of your favorite animals.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology that shaped the course of American history.

Megalodon was a giant prehistoric shark that lived more than 2 million years ago. Beginning readers will discover this amazing creature through carefully leveled text and super-realistic illustrations. Readers might gasp when they see what Megalodon looked like and find out what it hunted.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events- from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology- that shaped the course of American history.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.