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.'

Megalodon was a giant prehistoric shark that lived more than 2 million years ago. Beginning readers will discover this amazing creature through carefully leveled text and super-realistic illustrations. Readers might gasp when they see what Megalodon looked like and find out what it hunted.

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"--

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.

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

Text and illustrations present the life of the prehistoric animal known as the megalodon, including information on how it looked, along with its behavior.

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

"Simple text and illustrations present the life of iguanodon, what it looked like, and how it behaved"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and illustrations present the life of pteranodon, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life, physical characteristics and behavior of the Diplodocus.

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

Introduces respect through examples of everyday situations such as at school, with friends, and at home, where this character trait can be used.

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

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Osage Indians, including a description of their family life, government, the I''n-Lon-Schka ceremonial dances, and the impact of the discovery of oil on the Osage reservation.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text teach young readers about the history of the Plymouth Colony and explain how its founding shaped the development of the United States.

Examines the issue of slavery in the United States and the rift it created between states and explores the circumstances leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation, and the impact of the abolition of slavery.

Discusses the land, people, and culture of Sweden.

Provides an introduction to the geography, history, people, food, clothes, sports, and culture of Greece.

Readers will learn the fascinating histories and lifestyles of the Native American nations of North America. Each book uses simple text, brightly-colored photographs, and maps to show how these tribes have evolved from the past into the present.

Learn about the people, places and history of China.

Suggests ways to show responsibility, such as remembering to feed the cat, putting candy wrappers in the trash, and going to bed without fussing.

When UFO sightings are reported at Sunrise Campground, detectives Kyle and Karen and their friend Patrick are determined to investigate.

Troodonte is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Libros Sobre Dinosaurios.

Introduces Kwanzaa, the holiday in which African Americans celebrate their cultural heritage. The rituals connected with Kwanzaa -- like the candles, fruit, and special mat -- are explained with full-color illustrations.

Pachycephalosaurus is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child''s World series Dinosaurs.

Troodon is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child''s World series Dinosaurs.