Weber, Valerie

Learn where dolphins live, what they eat, and how they move and communicate.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and hunting skills of sharks.

Includes a brief biography of Ray Bradbury, thematic and structural analysis of "Fahrenheit 451", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Includes a brief biography of Margaret Atwood, thematic and structural analysis of "The Handmaid's Tale", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Describes the habits and habitat of sea turtles.

Serhiy, a young boy who has moved from Ukraine to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, explains some of the similarities and differences between his home and adopted countries, discussing his neighborhood, his parents' jobs, school, food, and activities.

Looks at the lives and homes of animals that live underground, including meerkats and badgers, and explains the reasons why these animals make their homes in burrows.

Describes the history of the Spanish missions in California and their effect on the life of the Indians there.

Photographs and simple text introduce children to the sea turtles that live in the world's oceans, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, eating habits, and predators.

Looks at the lives of turtles and other animals that have shells, explains what shells are made of and how they are constructed, and discusses their role in protecting against predators.