Knudsen, Shannon

Describes the land, history, and culture of Russia by noting the colors of the country's features, such as the yellow palace near St. Petersburg, the blue water of Lake Baikal, and the green grass of the steppe.

Explores the history and culture of China and its people through the use of color.

Looks at the work police officers do to keep people and communities safe, and examines some of the equipment they use on the job.

Presents an introduction to African elephants, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Discusses the fantastical creatures that are half human and half fish, covering various related tales about merfolk taking human visitors to their underwater cities and singing to sailors, causing them to drown at sea.

Examines the myths, scary tales, and legends surrounding giants, trolls, and ogres, exploring how they are portrayed in various cultures around the world and throughout history.

Provides information about fairies and elves, profiling magical beings from the helpful Tinkerbell to the powerful ruler Galadriel from "The Lord of the Rings.".

Briefly introduces the process by which cheese is made from milk.

An introduction to the process of making jelly, from the time the farmer plants a bush or tree to the time someone eats a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

A biography of Quanah Parker, a spiritual and political leader of the Comanche people in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.