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by Valerie Bodden (Author)
From graceful swans to towering giraffes, and from tree-climbing koalas to powerful tigers, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This series travels the planet to study 12 fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured animal's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.
Author Biography
Valerie Bodden is the author of more than 150 children's books. Her books have received favorable reviews from Booklist, Children's Literature, ForeWord Magazine, Horn Book Guide, VOYA, and School Library Journal. Valerie lives in Wisconsin with her husband, four children, one dog, one cat, a growing collection of fish, and miscellaneous bugs that her children have "rescued" from the outdoors. She spends most of her time writing or wrangling children and animals.
