Books by Shelley Tanaka
New Dinos : The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!
From the newly uncovered site of a real Jurassic Park to the recent investigations of Supercroc, a thrilling guide provides dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages with the latest information on these fascinating creatures.
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A Day That Changed America: Earthquake!
On a Peaceful Spring Morning, Disaster Strikes San Francisco.On the early morning of April 19, 1906, the city of San Francisco was struck by a devastating earthquake that crumpled buildings, cracked water mains, broke gas pipes, and sent kerosene lamps flying. Fires quickly engulfed most of the city, leaving exhausted civilians to fight the flames with well water, sewer water, and old rags. Despite valiant rescue efforts, estimates place the death toll at around 3,000.
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Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest from Around the World
It's here! Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest, unlike any before it, a Mummies book with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations of mummies around the world.
With amazing new discoveries made every year, archeologists have only scratched the surface of the secrets of these mummies hold. The ghoulish allure that has attracted young readers to mummies can also lead children to explore and learn about the mysterious ancient cultures, like Egypt, from which these mummies came. This fascinating account of the latest mummy finds from around the world will captivate young readers as it explores the technological methods and forensic clues scientist use to investigate the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
With color photos and detailed accounts of some of the most exciting recent mummy finds, this book promises to educate while it entertains.
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Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator
The ever-fascinating story of the legendary pilot is given new life in this vividly told true-life adventure.
Ever since Amelia Earhart and her plane disappeared on July 2, 1937, people have wanted to know more about this remarkable woman. Amelia Earhart follows the charismatic aviator from her first sight of an airplane at the age of ten to the last radio transmission she made before she vanished. Illustrated with original artworks, contemporary photographs, quotes, and details, this is a great introduction to the famous pilot. The book includes a bibliography and an index.
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Secret of the Snow Leopard
by Shelley Tanaka, Tenzing Norbu Lama, Stephane Frattini, Stephanie Frattini
Tsering, the boy hero of Himalaya, returns in this touching story of courage and persistence. On a trip with his new stepfather, Tsering is warned not to approach the mountain pass where his father was killed. But as the child and grandchild of two hotheaded men, and driven by anger at his father's untimely death, Tsering decides to follow his instincts and goes off in the night to climb. In his ascent, Tsering makes precious discoveries that will change his life forever. The author's colorful artwork deftly illustrates this riveting tale.
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