Books with author Kristen Rajczak

The Shoshone people's history is forever tied to the period known as westward expansion in the United States. Occupying lands in present-day Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, California, and Nevada, the Shoshone tribe lived in western North America for hundreds of years before white settlers were drawn there by land and gold. In fact, most Shoshone never encountered a white person until the 1800s! Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture. Full-color photographs and historic images highlight their nomadic lifestyle, and fact boxes add interesting detail to curriculum-supporting content.

What animal has a jellylike body, long tentacles, and the power to stop a persons heart? Its the jellyfish, and these adaptations have helped it survived over hundreds of millions of years. Readers will learn all about these living fossilsfrom their life cycle to their habitatsand how those traits and everything in between have changed little over the course of time. Age-appropriate text and bright images of fossils and living jellyfish give readers a sense of this animals ancientness. A glossary, index, and websites provide opportunities for additional learning.

How did Peter Hernandez, a young Elvis impersonator from Honolulu, Hawaii, become Bruno Mars, one of the biggest pop stars of his time? This colorful biography uses vibrant photos and simple text to tell the story of Marss ascension to fame, including his familys strong musical influence and his own early love of performing. Readers will benefit from the Words to Know section in the beginning of the book, and direct quotes by Mars allow readers to connect with this larger-than-life performer.

The frozen tundra is a much more manageable place with the help of sled dogs. This book takes readers on a journey to see the many types of dogs used to move carts and sleds. Vivid photographs and fascinating facts explain the hard work that both sled dogs and cart dogs have done for many years. Readers will even learn how to give commands to a pulling dog.

Because of the Irish Wolfhounds hunting abilities, wolves became extinct in Ireland by the 1800s. Today, the Irish Wolfhound is a loyal pet for many families. In this book, readers will learn more about the fascinating history of these skilled hunters as well as valuable information about their care . With its brilliant photographs and fascinating information about the breed, this book is sure to charm dog lovers.