Janey Levy Knihy

Many of the seals and sea lions that people are familiar with are appealing, cute animals, but no one is likely to use those words to describe male elephant seals. These enormous "elephants of the sea" have an inflatable trunk-like proboscis they use to produce booming noises that can be heard miles away. Engaged readers will learn this and more about the lives of these remarkable animals. Accessible text addresses important science concepts, while lively images dazzle the eyes. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enhance the narrative.

Focusing on the field of criminal profiling, this book offers comprehensive insights into the profession, including detailed job descriptions and educational pathways. It guides readers through the process of analyzing crime scenes to infer the personality traits of criminals. Additionally, it provides practical job search tips and career advice, along with a forward-looking perspective on the future of criminal profiling. Each chapter addresses different aspects of becoming a successful criminal profiler, making it an essential resource for aspiring professionals.

Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention is paid to the most infamous and dangerous species, which is the red-bellied piranha. Age-appropriate text addresses important science concepts while vivid photographs support this thrilling narrative. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enhance the reading experience.

Banyan trees are fig trees that are often known by another strangler figs. There's a good reason for that; the seeds land on other trees and sprout there, sending down roots that slowly strangle the host tree. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this odd plant, including how it grows and its ecological importance. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary science concepts, while colorful images enliven the narrative. Fact boxes summarize interesting information and a graphic organizer enriches essential concepts.

We all get by with a little help from our friends. You might not think of sharks as having friends, but they do. And those friends provide important help in keeping sharks clean and free of parasites. In return, sharks provide protection for their friends. This captivating volume will thrill young readers as they learn about the relationship between sharks and the various cleaner fish who help them. Vibrant, buoyant images, fun facts, and a graphic organizer enhance the narrative. This accessible text addresses important science concepts while keeping readers thoroughly entertained.

Many animals munch on the leaves of a tree for sustenance. However, the African acacia absolutely objects to being eaten. They've developed several clever ways to protect themselves, including thorns, chemical defenses, and ant guards. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this unusual tree, including what kind of chemical defenses it has and how it uses its ant guards. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary science concepts, while colorful images help readers closely examine a tree they may never see in real life. Fact boxes share fun tidbits and a graphic organizer enriches the main text.

Introduces the North American prairie, its importance to Native Americans, and some of the wildlife that can be found there, including hawks, badgers, and buffalo.

Explores the roots of the Juneteenth holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Plants are the starting point in most food chains. Carnivorous plants, however, buck the natural order system. Bladderworts belong to this group of plants, and they have a unique method for capturing prey: a vacuum trap. Readers will discover intriguing facts about this unusual plant, including where it's found, how its trap works, and how fast the trap works. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary science concepts, while colorful images enliven and support the narrative. Go-to fact boxes share fun tidbits and a graphic organizer helps readers visually digest the new information they're learning about this clever, interesting tree.

When we think of flowering plants, we generally imagine those with a pleasant fragrance that draw bees to pollinate them. Introduce your readers to the dragon arum, which is pollinated by flies that prefer the smell of rotting meat to that of sweet nectar. Readers of this absorbing volume will learn fascinating facts about this strange plant, including what it looks like and where it grows, in addition to the reason for its awful odor. Accessible text highlights important elementary science concepts, and vivid images help readers closely examine a plant they may never get to see in real life. Fact boxes provide perfect report-writing data and a graphic organizer enhances the learning experience.