Sheila Griffin Llanas

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of gray wolves and discusses their cultural importance.

Simple text and illustrations examine the lives and behaviors of the armadillo.

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of buffaloes and discusses their cultural importance.

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of coyotes and discusses their cultural importance.

Discusses the life cycle, habitat, diet, defenses, and appearance of wild turkeys, as well as the techniques and equipment people use when hunting these birds.

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Coca-Cola Inventor John Pemberton! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Georgia. Students can follow Pemberton's success story from his early days in the Confederate Army to his work in medicine after the Civil War and his invention of Coca-Cola. Pemberton's family life and the sale of his secret recipe are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers...

Provides facts about catfish, including history, anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and includes information about catfishing.

Presents the life and work of the children's book illustrator, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as an illustrator, highlighting the books he has worked on and the awards he has received.

This biography examines the remarkable life of Jonas Salk using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Salk's family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking research, and creation of the polio vaccine. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned...

This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight...