Robin Johnson

The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes--it smells bad! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the hoatzin against a Guinea turaco. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

This unique manual of internal methods, inspired by the skills of Yang the Invincible, reveals key elements in finding and training a Tai Chi body. How did Yang do it? From whom did he learn? He watched the Chens but had to train alone in secret. Yang Lu-chan had to learn from himself, through his own body. Beginning in the stillness of Wu Ji standing, the author presents core components of Tai Chi movement. Each chapter identifies, describes, and...

Different art forms require different kinds of tools. Read about the tools different artists use, such as brushes for painting, computers for digital art, and instruments for music. Connect core arts concepts to other STEAM topics.

A powerful and heart-wrenching story of one woman's struggle with polygamy After spending her life fantasizing about her dream husband, Ana believes she has finally found the one when she meets Alec Coleman. He is charming, witty, and has looks to die for. The two feel an instant attraction, and it seems that Ana's dreams have finally come true. But when, Alec rekindles a relationship with his former ex-girlfriend, Ana's perfect life soon spirals...

Read all about primary colors, and how they mix together to make secondary colors.

Art you can look at and enjoy, such as a painting, is made by combining five basic parts: line, color, shape, space, and texture. Read about how the parts work together to create a great variety of interesting art!

Read about the ways painters, musicians, and dancers are able to tell stories in art and make the viewer feel a certain way.

Engineers don't give up when they fail to solve a problem. Discover why learning from mistakes helps guide engineers to find the best solution.

Did you know that a dark area appears behind an object when the object blocks light? The dark area is called a shadow. Learn more in Shadows and Reflections, a title in the Waves: Light and Sound series.

Children will enjoy reading that art can be made from any kind of material, even unusual things such as trash or old bicycle parts.