Books written by Janet Riehecky

  • Giant Ground Sloth
    Giant Ground Sloth

    "Simple text and illustrations present prehistoric giant ground sloths, how they looked, and what they did"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Osage
    The Osage

    Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Osage Indians, including a description of their family life, government, the I'n-Lon-Schka ceremonial dances, and the impact of the discovery of oil on the Osage reservation.

  • Scorpions: On the Hunt
    Scorpions: On the Hunt

    "Describes scorpions, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

  • Iguanodon and Other Bird-footed Dinosaurs: The Need-to-know Facts
    Iguanodon and Other Bird-footed Dinosaurs: The Need-to-know Facts

    "Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to bird-footed dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--

  • Cave Bear
    Cave Bear

    "Simple text and illustrations describe cave bears, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.

  • Sabertooth Cat
    Sabertooth Cat

    "Simple text and illustrations describe sabertooth cats, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.

  • Indonesia
    Indonesia

    Provides an introduction to the geography, animals, food, and culture of Indonesia.

  • Slime, Poop, and Other Wacky Animal Defenses
    Slime, Poop, and Other Wacky Animal Defenses

    "Describes how animals use slime, poop, and other wacky traits as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Plymouth Colony
    The Plymouth Colony

    - Time line- Focus boxes- Maps- Primary source documents- Further reading- Glossary & Index

  • Tyrannosaurus: The Tyrant Lizard
    Tyrannosaurus: The Tyrant Lizard

    Describes a day in the life of a huge, meat-eating tyrannosaurus, its behavior, environment, and its physical charactistics.

  • May I?
    May I?

    Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "May I?"

  • Please
    Please

    Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "Please."

  • Stegosaurus
    Stegosaurus

    Describes the probable appearance and behavior of the stegosaurus, including hypotheses about the arrangement and purpose of the plates on its back.

  • The Wampanoag: The People of the First Light
    The Wampanoag: The People of the First Light

    An introduction to the history, social structure, customs, beliefs, ceremonies, and day-to-day life of the Wampanoag Indians who had been living in the southern New England area for thousands of years before the arrival of English settlers ...

  • Komodo Dragons: On the Hunt
    Komodo Dragons: On the Hunt

    "Describes Komodo dragons, their physical features, how they hunt and kill, and their role in the ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

  • St. Patrick's Day
    St. Patrick's Day

    Mrs. Ryan's class celebrates St. Patrick's Day by creating decorations, singing and dancing to Irish music, holding a treasure hunt, eating green foods, and staging their own parade.

  • Maiasaura
    Maiasaura

    In 1978 remains of over 10,000 maiasaura were found in Montana. An interesting mix of information, the text is accompanied by watercolor pictures.

  • Good Sportsmanship
    Good Sportsmanship

    Defines good sportmanship by presenting situations in which it is important to be a good sport.

  • Haunted Houses
    Haunted Houses

    Describes supposedly true incidents in which houses have been haunted, in such categories as "Friendly Ghosts," "Animal Ghosts," and "Vengeful Ghosts."

  • Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals

    Introduce young children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. Easy-to-read text and captivating illustrations explore the traits, unique behavior, and extinction of each animal.