Robin Johnson

The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes--it smells bad! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the hoatzin against a Guinea turaco. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

A powerful and heart-wrenching story of one woman's struggle with polygamy After spending her life fantasizing about her dream husband, Ana believes she has finally found the one when she meets Alec Coleman. He is charming, witty, and has looks to die for. The two feel an instant attraction, and it seems that Ana's dreams have finally come true. But when, Alec rekindles a relationship with his former ex-girlfriend, Ana's perfect life soon spirals...

Do you play an instrument? Read about the different families of musical instruments and discover what makes each family unique.

Did you know that sound waves move faster through water than through air? They move even faster through solid objects. Learn more in How Sound Changes, a title in the Waves: Light and Sound series.

Technology has given us new ways to connect and converse with others like never before. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence more than 193,000 text messages will have been sent! This innovative book explores the often subtle differences between various forms of communication such as active listening, written, oral, nonverbal, and digital communication. Readers will learn about potential communication roadblocks and strategies to overcome...

Different art forms require different kinds of tools. Read about the tools different artists use, such as brushes for painting, computers for digital art, and instruments for music. Connect core arts concepts to other STEAM topics.

This unique manual of internal methods, inspired by the skills of Yang the Invincible, reveals key elements in finding and training a Tai Chi body. How did Yang do it? From whom did he learn? He watched the Chens but had to train alone in secret. Yang Lu-chan had to learn from himself, through his own body. Beginning in the stillness of Wu Ji standing, the author presents core components of Tai Chi movement. Each chapter identifies, describes, and...

Different art forms require different kinds of tools. Read about the tools different artists use, such as brushes for painting, computers for digital art, and instruments for music. Connect core arts concepts to other STEAM topics.

From painting murals to playing in orchestras, artists around the world often combine their ideas and talents together to make art in many different forms. Read about how working together helps create beautiful and unique art!

Do you have a favorite comic-strip character? Read about how art combines with a story or joke to create a comic strip, as well as what steps artists follow to make a comic.