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Books with author Richard Atwater

  • SHARKS: Amazing Fun Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things about Sharks That Even Your Teacher May Not Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, March 9, 2015)
    Sharks; Amazing Fun Facts, and Amazing Pictures!Welcome to a wonderful picture book about one of the most ferocious predators mammals in oceans. This fascinating fish is brought to you in colorful detail. Each illustration and word is meant to instill a sense of wonder and a desire to learn even more about Sharks. You child will enjoy reading along with you and looking at the images of various sharks such as the Great White and the sleek acrobatic Blue Shark! Today, you and your child can step into the marine life of sharks. You will quickly find out why scientists and researchers continue to find sharks so interesting to study. Even today new things about sharks are being discovered especially how intelligent these predatory fish actually are. Your child will also learn interesting facts about this ferocious, but cunning and intelligent creature. Some of what you will find is as follows;**The Sharks habitat** The Sharks Anatomy **How well Sharks can see and smell**Typical and atypical behavior of Sharks**Detailed information on various species of sharks including the Hammerhead!Also, you will learn about some fascinating but little known habits and tendencies of sharks that might even baffle, surprise, and inform you teacher. Download your copy today and begin sharing the words and images with your child within seconds. The book is available only on Amazon for an affordable introductory price of .99 USD.Enjoy your trip into the marine life of Sharks.
  • Mr. Popper's penguins,

    Richard Atwater

    Paperback (Scholastic Book Services, Jan. 1, 1969)
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  • Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Richard Atwater

    Library Binding (Demco Media, Oct. 1, 1992)
    The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.
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  • Mr. Popper's Penguins: Novel-Ties Study Guide

    Richard/Florence Atwater

    Paperback (Learning Links, Jan. 1, 1989)
    Use Novel-Ties ® study guides as your total guided reading program. Reproducible pages in chapter-by-chapter format provide you with the right questions to ask, the important issues to discuss, and the organizational aids that help students get the most out of each book they read.
  • Secret History

    Procopius, Richard Atwater

    Paperback (University of Michigan Press, July 6, 1960)
    Written with passion and personal malice, the Secret History of Procopius is a scathing indictment of the emperor Justinian and his sixth-century Byzantine court. Never has there been a more calculated attempt to ruin an entire reign in the eyes of posterity. Procopius writes of: . . . How the Great General Belisarius was hoodwinked by his wife, whose lover became a monk. . . . How Theodora, most depraved of all empresses, won Justinian's love. . . . How she saved five hundred harlots from a life of sin, made off with her own natural son, and other curious incidents of her passion.
  • DOLPHINS: Amazing Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things About Dolphins That Your Teacher May Not Even Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, Feb. 24, 2015)
    DOLPHINSWelcome to a fascinating picture book about the wonderful and fascinating marine life of dolphins! Dolphins are brought to you in real living color. Each illustration and each word is carefully chosen to give your child the best learning experience about the most intelligent mammal other than humans on the face of the earth -- Dolphins Also, the book will precipitate a sense of wonder and provoke your child to think about what is being read in a profound manner. You and your child will step into the world of dolphins and learn about interesting facts about this intelligent and affectionate mammal. Some of what you and your child will learn is as follows:**The anatomy of dolphins**Feeding habits of dolphins**How dolphins communicate with one another**Behavior and how dolphins demonstrate intelligenceBut that is not all. The book talks about the Killer Whale (an actual dolphin) and from a larger perspective, the Bottlenose Dolphin, which is the most famous of all dolphins. However, this marine life book will go into detail about these other kinds of dolphins as well,** River Dolphins** Chinese White Dolphins** Acrobatic Dusky Dolphins** And even a new species of dolphin just discovered back in 2011!!And yet, there is still is much more to discover in this marine life read that you and your child will truly. The wonder of dolphins await! Enjoy!
  • Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Richard Atwater, Robert Lawson

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Nov. 2, 1992)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The 1938 classic tells the story of Mr. Popper, the small-town housepainter who dreamed of exploring Antarctic regions, and Captain Cook, the redoubtable penguin who turned Mr. Popper's world upside down.
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  • Literature Guide: Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Florence Atwater, Richard Atwater

    Paperback (Scholastic Teaching Resources, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Includes author biographies, chapter summaries, vocabulary builders, reproducibles, and cross-curricular activities for students of all learning styles for the Atwaters' story, "Mr. Popper's Penguins"
  • WHALES: Amazing Facts, Amazing Pictures, and Other Things About Whales That Even Your Teacher May Not Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, Feb. 27, 2015)
    Whales, Amazing Fun Facts and Amazing Pictures. Welcome to a wonderful picture book about the largest marine mammals on Earth. This fascinating marine mammal is brought to you in colorful detail. Each illustration and word is meant to instill a sense of wonder and a desire to learn even more. You child will enjoy reading along with you and looking at the images of whales such as the large Blue Whale and the elusive Narwhal Whale! Today, you and your child can step into the marine life of the whale. You will quickly find out why scientists and researchers have been fascinated with the unique behavior and characteristics whales. Your child will also learn interesting facts about this cunning and intelligent creature. Some of what you will find is as follows;**The Whale’s habitat** It’s anatomy **How whales communicate**Common activities of wall whalesAlso, you will learn about some fascinating but little known habits and tendencies of this wonderful marine mammal. Download your copy today and begin sharing the words and images with your child within seconds. The book is available only on Amazon for an affordable introductory price of 2.99 USD. Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy your trip into the marine life of the Whale.
  • PENGUINS: Amazing Fun Facts, Pictures, and Other Things about Penguins That Even Your Teacher Doesn’t Know

    Richard Waters

    language (, Feb. 27, 2015)
    Amazing Fun Facts and Pictures about Penguins. Plus some little known facts about Penguins that even your Teacher May Not Know (Penguins Fact and Picture Book)Welcome and get ready to enjoy a colorful book packed full of amazing facts and images of the loving penguin. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, this book will bring you penguins right to your kindle in full living color. Your child will enjoy reading along with you and looking at the images of this cute flightless bird. But guess what, there are some little known facts about these beloved birds that are still not well known. I will reveal 5 little known facts along with a lot of other pieces of information about various species of penguins. You will learn about the behaviors common among most species of penguins. However you will also learn unique characteristics of more than 5 different types of penguins including the infamous Emperor Penguin. And don’t forget about the cute Macaroni Penguin! It’s all included in this colorful picture book. Some of what you will learn is as follows;**Just how fast the bulky penguin can actually swim**The eating habits of Penguins**The “Catastrophic Molt” all penguins experience** A special swimming habit common to most penguinsAnd of course there is much more to read and learn about the beloved penguin. Download you copy of Penguins today and begin the enjoyment of learning.
  • Dolly Anyone? Dog short Stories: Dog short stories About Dolly the Dachshund, Bedtime Stories for kids Ages 3-8

    Richard Waters

    language (, March 19, 2015)
    DOG SHORT STORIES for KIDSPoor Dolly is at an animal rescue. Her biggest wish is to find a home with a living little boy or girl. But Dolly’s biggest problem is that she doesn't realize her own value and worth. She wants to be another kind of dog.Dolly Anyone? Is a cute story that will teach your child about self-acceptance. Also, your child will learn a thing or two about other breeds of dogs as your both read along! This book written for ages 3 to 8 and can be read to your child any time of day, especially before bed.tags: dog short stories, kids and dogs, dogs and kids, kids books about dogs, Kids books ages 4 8 and short stories for children, dog picture books and dog books, bedtime stories for kids ages 3-8
  • Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Florence Atwater Richard Atwater

    Mass Market Paperback (Random House Children's Books, Jan. 1, 1978)
    The parcel of penguins really performs! It is hard enough for Mr. Popper, to support himself, Mrs. Popper, Bill and Janie Popper. The addition of twelve penguins to the family makes it almost impossible to make ends meet. Now Mr. Popper has sixteen mouths to feed! But Mr. Popper has a splendid idea-the talented penguins would be a sensation on stage!
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