Best Selling Books by Niki Walker

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.

Introduces the different skills and often difficult lives of women on the farm, in business, and on the plantation as the owner''s wife or as a slave in colonial America.

Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful energy.

A basic introduction to the history, geography, climate, and culture of the United States.

Explores the different ways we use solar power known as the power of the sun.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of hockey.

Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or first people, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. Fascinating text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.

People enjoy swimming for exercise and as a fun recreational activity. Swimming in Action will inform kids about the four basic strokes--freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, how and where to dive, poolside safety, rules, CPR, and the world of competitive swimming.

The world''s fastest racquet sport, badminton is an exciting and very demanding game. Full-color photography and engaging text help show kids how to serve, perform forehands and backhands, and keep score. They''ll also learn the differences between singles and doubles play.

Presents an introduction to the cultural and philosophical beliefs and practices of Native Americans.

Amazing photos show how these remarkable machines are important to communications, weather prediction, and teaching us about our solar system.

Examines biomass, biogas, biofuels, and the drawbacks to using biomass as a source of energy.

This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space.

Children who have or want a pet kitten will enjoy finding out all there is to know about caring for kittens and cats. Simple text and bright images clearly cover all the basics.

Well-to-do colonial women followed the fashion trends of 18th century Europe with the help of The Milliner. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations help depict old-fashioned gown and lace making, how clothing was custom made, and how laundry was done.

Thousands of seabirds have adapted to life near the earth''s oceans. Terns, penguins, pelicans, boobies, puffins, and albatross are only a few of the remarkable birds featured.

Kids of all ages are enthralled by these ancient reptiles! What is a Dinosaur? reveals the different types of dinosaur bodies, feeding and hunting habits, nests, eggs, fossils, and extinction theories. Striking, full-color illustrations highlight some of the more than 800 species.

Who would believe that a bird could walk on water or throw stones. Some bird behaviors may seem "strange" but actually help birds stay alive. Full-color photos accompany unusual examples.