New Releases by 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 ''excuse me.''

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

Say hello to bees, ants, butterflies, and more! Insects is a colorful 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 find fun topics such record-breaking insects and how insects help peopleÑall written in a clear, concise way.

From plant-munching beasts to meat-eating hunters, there are so many dinosaurs to learn about. Show Me Dinosaurs has more than 100 facts and definitions about how dinosaurs lived and died on ancient Earth.

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 SuperCrocÑall 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.

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to bird-footed dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--

"Text introduces young readers to odd meat-eating dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--

"Introduces young readers to Velociraptor, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--

"Describes how animals use poison and venoms as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Describes how animals use slime, poop, and other wacky traits as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes how animals use teeth, jaws, and claws as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

Toxic venom, bone-snapping jaws, record-shattering speed. Animals have mind-blowing weapons and defenses. Learn about the amazing features and adaptations that help animals hunt prey and defend themselves in the wild world of nature.

"Describes killer whales, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes scorpions, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations present prehistoric giganotosaurus, how it looked, and what it did"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations present megalosaurus, how it looked, and what it did"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations present prehistoric giant rhinoceros, how they looked, and what they did"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces great white sharks and describes their physical characteristics, their hunting techniques, and why they are important.

"Simple text and illustrations present prehistoric giant ground sloths, how they looked, and what they did"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes Komodo dragons, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations describe sabertooth cats, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.

In the days of the ice age, a monstrous bear ruled the forests and caves of the northern world. Even today''s biggest bears can''t compete with this huge beast! Find out why our ancestors feared this shaggy creature.

"Simple text and illustrations describe cave bears, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Title page verso.

Text and illustrations describe sabertooth cats, how they lived, and how they became extinct. Written in English and Spanish.

Introduces respect through examples of everyday situations where this character trait can be used.

Simple test and illustrations present the life of a diplodocus. In Spanish and English.

Introduce young readers to the fascinating world of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, in Spanish and English. Easy-to-read text and captivating illustrations explore the traits, unique behavior, and extinction of each animal.