Most Popular Books by Valerie Bodden

"This bilingual edition from the popular zoology series explores the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of giraffes through side-by-side English and Spanish text. Also included is a story about why giraffes have long necks"--

"A history of Roald Amundsen's successful 1911 trip to the South Pole, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic introduction to mites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to live on animals and in dust"--

A history of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's famed 1804-06 journey, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world.

"A basic introduction to ants, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their tirelessly hardworking behavior"--Provided by publisher.

A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today.

Our understanding of the abilities and methodologies of crime scene science is often muddled by fictional depictions. From processing crime scenes to creating psychological profiles, Odysseys in Crime Scene Science invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the behind-the-scenes work of crime scene investigators. With photos complementing documentary texts, this series unravels the true capabilitiesand limitationsof crime scene sciences by using real-life examples. Investigative side panels and colored glossary terms assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners and further enhance each sophisticated design. An in-depth look at how digital forensic examiners analyze devices with forensic tools to prevent cybercrimes and catch criminals, employing real-life examples such as the BTK killer case.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this series introduces six more First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reservations. With a focus on the tribe's way of life, each title also includes a traditional story and tells how the people work to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive today. An introduction to the Comanche lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Comanche story recounts how bluebonnet flowers came to be.

A basic introduction to stick insects, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to hide on plants. Some of our worlds most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creatures body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animals defining physical characteristics.

"A basic introduction to mantises, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to rotate their heads"--Provided by publisher.

From barbarians circling their wagons to Vikings roaming the seas, each era of human history has seen its share of Great Warriors. But what made these fighters great, and why do people remain fascinated by them today? From simple text and artful illustrations, kids will discover what life was like for four more unique types of combatants in different parts of the world. Each book features famous examples of each warrior, in all their swashbuckling glory, and explains how their mode of battle grew out of their particular culture. A simple introduction to the Scandinavian warriors known as Vikings, including their history, lifestyle, weapons and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and films.

"A narrative guide to conducting research at the library, complete with an overview of methodologies, tips for finding materials in databases and on the shelves, and helpful resources"--Provided by publisher.

"A history of the bathyscaphe Trieste's 1960 descent to the bottom of the ocean, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world"--Provided by publisher.

There are certain moments in history that are so significant that they become Turning Points, moments that put a bookmark in time and cause the events that follow to be measured by a different standard. From natural disasters caused by extreme climate changes to the rise of social media, from the War in Iraq to the current global refugee crisis, such times are often fraught with conflict and tension. This series puts each event in its historical context and follows the trajectory of its immediate aftermath and continuing global effects today. A timeline adds further historical context, while "Pointing Out" sidebars present related topics and perspectives. A historical account of the manhunt for Osama bin Laden, including the events leading up to his death in 2011, the people involved, and the ways al Qaeda and other terrorist groups have changed modern warfare.

"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of spiders, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a spider's growth process from egg to spiderling to mature spider"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic introduction to dragonflies, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to maneuver in flight"--