Zombie Makers : True Stories of Nature's Undead
The Washington Post …creepy and fascinating…Johnson's book is the stuff of nightmares as well as scientific progress. —Abby McGanney Nolan
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs : a Scientific Mystery
Children's Literature: There are species that have disappeared such as the dodo and the stellar seal, but some of these were hunted to extinction and did not disappear due to natural causes. The case of the Panamanian Golden Frog is a different story. While in the end contact with humans is suspected as the cause […]
Journey Into the Deep : Discovering New Ocean Creatures
Children's Literature Readers opening this remarkable book for the first time will quickly realize that it is an adventure for the eyes. Pages are mostly black, illuminated by wondrous creatures that seem to light up from within (in some cases, they actually do). This book, with an introduction by the renowned scientist Sylvia Earle, takes […]
Before They Were Famous : How Seven Artists Got Their Start
When famous artists were kids, did they paint like artists? Or did they paint like kids? Find out for yourself in the pages of this book by art lover Bob Raczka. You ll see some of the first works ever done by seven well-known artists. You ll also learn plenty of fascinating facts about the […]
Speaking of Art : Colorful Quotes By Famous Painters
When did Vincent Van Gogh feel most alive? Why did Juan Gris always pet a dog with his left hand? Inside this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more in the words of the artists themselves. Art lover Bob Raczka pairs thought-provoking (and sometimes funny) quotes by famous painters with colorful examples […]
Your Body Battles a Broken Bone
Synopsis CRRAACK! Breaking a bone hurts! But did you know that it's the start of a battle for your body to heal itself? That ache happens because damaged nerve cells send out a cry for help. In response, red blood cells rush in to bring oxygen and nutrients. White blood cells clean up the dead […]
The Vermeer Interviews : Conversations With Seven Works of Art
Synopsis: In this innovative look at seven paintings by Jan Vermeer, author Bob Raczka takes on the role of interviewer and the people in the paintings become his willing subjects. From The Milkmaid to The Geographer, Raczka teases out fascinating details about these gorgeous works of art and their mysterious creator. As you might imagine, […]