Rachel Rose

An acclaimed poet, Rachel Rose never expected to spend her nights careening along the roads in high-speed chases or searching the woods for armed suspects. Yet once she decided to meet the people who devoted their lives to police K9 units, she found herself signing up for the ride-alongs, training runs, and other challenges that these courageous people, and canines, face on a daily basis. In The Dog Lover Unit, Rose introduces readers to police dogs...

A huge fish opens its powerful jaw, revealing rows and rows of sharp teeth. The great white shark uses these teeth to rip apart sea lions and other prey. Dive deep into the ocean to follow the great white as it hunts for food and migrates thousands of miles. Learn about where the great white shark lives and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish. It's time to get shark shocked! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dive under the...

What do you use with every move you make? Muscles! You use muscles to do a cartwheel and lift a pencil. But they also help your heart beat, help you breathe, and work to break down food in your tummy. What could be mightier than muscles? Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Our bodies are super machines that keep us moving, learning, and having fun. But how...

Misty Copeland jumped and twirled her way to the top. But the American Ballet Theatre's first female African American principal dancer didn't start her ballet journey until the late age of 13. Find out how more about Misty's journey from a challenging childhood to life under the spotlight as a groundbreaking dancer. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Be prepared to be inspired! Beginning readers will learn all about the lives and accomplishments...

Kamala Harris broke new ground in the courtroom, in the Senate, and--finally--in the White House. Throughout her life, the first female vice president worked hard to defend the rights of all people and changed the United States forever. Learn all about this trailblazing woman. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Be prepared to be inspired! Beginning readers will learn all about the lives and accomplishments of incredible people who are trying...

Some farms house more than chickens. Read four spooky tales about frightening farmhouses. Get ready for bone-chilling stories for beginning readers! Explore frightening cemeteries, haunted houses, spooky libraries, and other scary places in this new, expertly crafted series for young readers. Each of the ghostly tales will grab hold of readers with an icy grip and send chills racing down their spines! This new series features controlled, narrative...

Could there be something more sinister hiding behind Washington's natural beauty? The ghostly figures that wail in the shadows might give you a clue. Learn all about four frightening stories from Washington. Do you think you know all there is to know about the United States? These expertly crafted, bone-chilling stories will test your knowledge! Explore the dark and disturbing histories of New York, Georgia, California, and other great states. This...

From the wrestling ring to the red carpet, Dwayne Johnson's star has been on the rise since he first slammed his way onto the scene. Find out how this wrestler-turned-actor followed his family's legacy before setting out on his own track. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Be prepared to be inspired! Beginning readers will learn all about the lives and accomplishments of incredible people who are trying to make the world a better place...

A many-legged insect quickly crawls toward its prey. The giant centipede pounces on a spider, grabbing its victim with venom-filled claws. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!

A tiny bird flits from flower to flower. With colorful feathers and a tiny body, this bird is a little gem! But what could it be? It's a hummingbird! Most of these little birds weigh about as much as a nickel, but they can flap their wings up to 200 times per second! What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about hummingbirds!