Joanne Mattern

"Clock in and hold your nose! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting jobs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more." -- Amazon.com

"Simple text and photographs present rhinoceroses, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Siamese cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

The Philippines, a nation composed of thousands of islands, has a vibrant past. Readers learn what the country is like today, from its history to its festival traditions, culinary history, lifestyle, government, and economy.

"Young readers will learn all about the bat's amazing body, its habits and activities, and how they can help this important species survive."--Provided by publisher.

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted....

Introduces and examines the different aspects of hockey.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Exotic cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

"No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South's most important battle victory."--

"Young readers will learn the truth about the many different kinds of snakes, how to tell which ones are truly dangerous and which ones just want to be left alone, and explore up close the unique bodies that help these reptiles survive"--Provided by publisher.