Books with author Therese Shea

Soft-shelled turtles, flying snakes, spitting cobras, and horned lizards. What do these reptiles have in common? They have some really strange adaptations! This title explores some of the strangest reptile species in the world, teaching readers how their unique adaptations have helped them survive. Readers will delight in this high-interest take on important science concepts such as reptile behavior, habitats, life cycles, and more. The manageable text, explanatory sidebars, and colorful photographs help make this information-rich title appropriate and accessible for readers of all levels.

Most people know that spiders have eight legs, and that they spin intricate webs. However, many people dont know that many spiders can smell with their legs, or that spiders make different kinds of silk depending on the job its used for. They also come in many shapes and sizes. The smallest can sit on the head of a pin, while the biggest would fill up a dinner plate. Numerous stunning photographs of many kinds of spiders in the wild are sure to delight readers while fun facts keep them engaged.

Unmanned spacecraft have collected much valuable information about the planets in our solar system. It seems almost miraculous that something man-made could travel thousands of miles per hour to places millions of miles away. But its not a miracleits science! This wide-ranging book reveals the extraordinary careers of aerospace engineers and space scientists and the extraordinary technology they collaborate on. Readers will gather numerous tips about how to lead their own extraordinary tech-savvy life as they absorb STEM-related vocabulary and concepts.

One of the hallmarks of the American criminal justice system is the right of all people accused of a crime to defend themselves in a speedy, public trial. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have a number of important rights, including: the right to a jury of their peers, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to an attorney and witnesses in their defense, and the right to face their accuser. This book reviews the history of the Sixth Amendment, including the events that inspired it and the major Supreme Court cases related to it. In a concise and interesting way, the author explains the unalienable rights that are at the heart of our justice system.