New Releases by Niki Walker

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

Describes the country of Mexico, it''s people and it''s culture.

Discusses the tsunami and other disasters.

Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful energy.

People have been using the wind''s energy for thousands of years to travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and for agriculture. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use. This fascinating new book explains how electricity is made from the wind and where wind power is used today on wind farms and in private homes.

This book describes transportation disasters, such as car and truck accidents, shipwrecks, train derailments, and airplane crashes, and discusses the causes of these disasters.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Introduces various methods of animal locomotion, discussing quadrupedal gaits, flight, aquatic movement, and more unconventional variations.

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

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.

Sharks describes these fascinating creatures from the fearsome great white to the gentle whale shark. Shark anatomy, behavior, and babies are explained alongside thrilling color photographs.