juvenile literature

"Engaging images accompany information about the fighting abilities of Arctic wolf packs and polar bears. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

In this fantastic new addition to the So You Want to Be a... series Kate, Eddie, and Angus are obsessed with ninjas. After watching endless ninja competitions on YouTube, the plucky adventurers dream of dressing in black and making themselves invisible. With padded shoes to silence their steps and throwing stars hidden in their pockets, the friends travel back in time to 1789 Japan to discover what it takes to be a ninja. Under the guidance of the grand master, the trio learn the ninjutsu craft from two of Japan's stealthiest ninjas-Hanzo, the bravest ninja of all time, and Chiyo, a kunoichi, or "female," ninja, who is a master of disguise. With the help of these great masters, Kate, Eddie, and Angus learn the most tightly guarded secrets of ninjutsu, including how to throw a ninja star, how to use mind control, and how to break into a castle! Full of zany illustrations and inspired by the book Ninja, which is based on an original ninjutsu training manual, So You Want to Be a Ninja? is a highly entertaining and accurate account of ninjutsu that's perfect for any child interested in martial arts or Japanese history.

Explores interesting facts about dinosaurs and their bodies.

When did the Cretaceous period begin? What was the deadliest predator in prehistoric oceans? Which dinosaur had armored eyelids? From the fast and fierce Velociraptor to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus, find out about dinosaurs and other amazing reptiles who ruled the planet during the Cretaceous period.

From allosaurus to stegosaurus, this book reveals amazing facts about the dinosaurs and other amazing reptiles who ruled the planet for 150 million years. With amazing images and jaw-dropping facts, learn all about Jurassic dinosaurs.

"Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush-dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the "weapons" on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing"--.

"Photography accompanies information about Amazonian Giant Centipedes vs. Brazilian Wandering Spiders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about African wild dog packs vs. leopards. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about peregrine falcons vs. red-tailed hawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about red foxes vs. fishers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.