Valerie Bodden

Explores the lives of the Tsarnaev brothers, the Muslim terrorists who detonated bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon, discussing how they became radicalized and their motives in the bombing.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of South African humanitarian Nelson Mandela, examining his long imprisonment and position as South Africa's first black president, as well as his emphasis on reconciliation and other social stances.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jaguars, the largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jaguars have blurry spots"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails"--Provided by publisher.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of apples, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow an apple's growth process from seed to seedling to mature tree"--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of snakes, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a snake's growth process from egg to baby to mature snake"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the peacock! Learn about how this colorful bird uses its tail feathers to find a mate. Elementary-aged readers will discover three kinds of peacocks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these beautiful birds. An Asian folk tale explains why peacocks are so colorful. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher....