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.''

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.

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.

Whether on land or in water, killer whales will stop at nothing to find food. Find out how this underwater giant earns the name killer whale.

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

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

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

Each title in this beautifully photographed series looks at the life cycle, habitat, threats and what humans can do to help each animal survive. Ages 8+.

"Defines through text and photos core terms related to dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher.

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

Describes how animals use camouflage and mimicry as weapons and defences"--Title page verso.

"Describes how animals use slime, poop, and other wacky traits 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.

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

"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 giant ground sloths, how they looked, and what they 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 giganotosaurus, how it looked, and what it 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.

"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.

Learn about the people, places and history of China.

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.