Megan Cooley Peterson
Author
Series
Formats
Description
"Think you know all about the chupacabra? Think again! This doglike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. What are chupacabras' favorite snack? Do the hairless beasts like snuggling with stuffed animals? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"
Author
Series
Formats
Description
"Think you know all about Mothman? Think again! This winged cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. How fast can Mothman fly? Does the shadowy creature bring bad luck? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"
Author
Formats
Description
"Seventeen-year-old Piper knows that Father is a Prophet. Infallible. The chosen one. She would do anything for Father. That's why she takes care of all her little sisters. That's why she runs end-of-the world drills. That's why she never asks questions. Because Father knows best. Until the day he doesn't. Until the day the government raids the compound and separates Piper from her siblings, from Mother, from the Aunts, from all of Father's followers?even...
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Hiss! King cobras slither across the ground, ready to strike. Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on one of Asia's deadliest reptiles. Readers are introduced to physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find out why king cobras are awesome!
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Yank! The giant panda strips bamboo leaves with its sharp claws. Weighing more than 300 pounds, this is one huge bear! Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on the giant panda. Readers are introduced to physical features, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find out why giant pandas are awesome!
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Allosaurus and its relatives were fierce and dangerous predators. Dinosaurs in this group had deadly claws and razor-sharp teeth. Bold, full-color illustrations, easy-to-read charts and maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these fearsome hunters walked the earth. This book supports common core standards.
15) Police Dogs
Author
Series
Description
Sniff, sniff! A police officer with four legs is on the hunt. Police dogs help keep our communities safe. They can track down missing people and help guard our playgrounds and parks. Learn all about these heroic dogs. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dogs charge to the rescue in this series about our heroic canine friends! Readesr will learn how working dogs are trained for the jobs and discover how dogs and people come together to accomplish...
Author
Series
Description
What do Abraham Lincoln's hat, a violin used as a journal, and an Apple II personal computer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of America's most treasured pieces of history.
Author
Series
Description
Aaron Burr was once the vice president of the United States. Now his ghost is said to stalk a restaurant in Greenwich Village in New York City. What other ghosts are lurking in the city's shadows? Discover the haunted places of one of America's most notable cities. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
Author
Series
Description
As the First Family sleeps, something spooky goes bump in the night. History knows the White House as the symbol of the American presidency. Could it also be America's most haunted house? Learn more about the White House's most talked-about ghosts and about other paranormal activity running wild in the nation's capital. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.