Santana Hunt
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"If you saw a reptile's scales up close, could you guess what animal they belonged to? What about sharp teeth or long claws? In this uniquely laid out book, readers learn the characteristics of reptiles and then are introduced to several different kinds. First, an up-close photograph highlight some special feature of the reptile, such as a fat tail or long snout, and fun facts start to describe the reptile's habits and home. Readers only need to turn...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Fish come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Their fins are uniquely shaped for what kind of swimming they do, and other body parts are adapted to shallow water habitats or life deep in the ocean. Through hints and close-up photographs of one feature of a fish, readers are introduced to many kinds of fish from all over the world. All they need to do is turn the page to find out which fish it is!" -- Publisher's website.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In order to be classified as a mammal, animals must have fur or hair, be warm-blooded, and mothers must give birth to live young. In this specially formatted book, readers learn about this animal group as well as many example of mammal species. Full-color photographs illustrate interesting body adaptations of each animal, first in close-up, along with facts about the animal that might clue readers in to what it is. The next pages reveal the whole...
4) Geronimo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Geronimo earned his place in the pantheon of Native American heroes by standing up for his people, even in the face of punishment. Though he never regained his tribe's lands from the US government, he is remembered by many Apache for his leadership and courage. Readers learn about Geronimo's fight for Apache territory as well as his early life in the present-day American Southwest. Historical images of him and early Native American reservations enhance...
5) Osceola
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn about Osceola, his journey thru boyhood, life in Creek Tribe, fighting in Florida, and becoming a hero.
"Osceola may not be a name everyone knows, but his influence on the Seminole people was great. During the 1830s, the US government worked to move Native American tribes off their territory to reservations in the West. Osceola fought against the movement of his people from Florida to Oklahoma, resulting in his imprisonment. Readers learn about...