Valerie Bodden Knihy

The book provides an insightful exploration of bulldogs, detailing their physical traits, personality characteristics, and common habits. It also highlights notable bulldogs from pop culture, including figures like Butch the Bulldog, offering readers a blend of breed information and cultural significance.

Engaging early elementary learners, this series demystifies poetry by showcasing its playful language and structure. Through friendly illustrations, it introduces essential concepts like rhyme, rhythm, syllables, and notable poets, including Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Each book encourages creativity with a "Write Me a Poem" exercise, allowing young readers to apply what they've learned. This approachable exploration fosters a love for poetry and its literary forms, making it accessible and enjoyable for children.

Focusing on early elementary learners, this book introduces the playful and effective use of language in poetry through engaging examples and friendly illustrations. It explores key concepts such as images, personification, similes, metaphors, and haiku, while also featuring notable poets like William Carlos Williams. Each chapter encourages creativity by inviting readers to write their own poems based on the themes presented, culminating in a hands-on writing exercise that reinforces the lessons learned.

Focusing on the Chihuahua breed, this book provides an engaging overview of its physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits. Young readers will learn about the responsibilities of pet ownership through dynamic photos and accessible text. Each title also features a section highlighting a famous pop-culture Chihuahua, like Gidget, connecting the breed to familiar cultural references. This informative guide is perfect for future pet owners looking to understand and appreciate the unique qualities of Chihuahuas.

Focusing on the fundamentals of fiction writing, this guide covers essential elements such as character development, plot structure, and thematic exploration. It also delves into various genres, helping writers understand the unique conventions and styles associated with each type. Through practical advice and examples, the book aims to inspire creativity and enhance storytelling skills for both novice and experienced writers.

Discover the most amazing landscapes in the world with the Great Planet Earth series.

A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jellyfish, the bell-shaped, oceanic invertebrates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jellyfish have squishy bodies"--

"Meet the pelican! Learn about how this large bird uses its bill to scoop up fish. Elementary-aged readers will discover how pelicans preen to keep their feathers waterproof. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating birds. An Australian folk tale explains why some pelicans are white. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--

"Meet the walrus! Learn about how this sea mammal migrates to stay near ice. Elementary-aged readers will discover walrus's giant tusks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Alaskan folktale explains why walruses have tusks. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--