Sheila Griffin Llanas

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Wendy's founder Dave Thomas! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood love of restaurants. Students can follow Thomas's success story from his teenage years in the restaurant business, to his investment in Kentucky Fried Chicken, to his founding of Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers. Thomas's family and his retirement years as a television advertising star are also...

"From gills to fins, the walleyed pike is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. In the Great Lakes area, walleye is the most popular game fish. Walleye are predators, and mature fish are near the top of the food chain in their environments. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the walleyed pike, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal...

From gills to fins, the catfish is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. The largest freshwater fish ever caught was a catfish! A catfish's body is covered with taste buds, so it can scavenge for food throughout its environment. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the catfish, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific...

A biography of Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Coca-Cola Inventor John Pemberton! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Georgia. Students can follow Pemberton's success story from his early days in the Confederate Army to his work in medicine after the Civil War and his invention of Coca-Cola. Pemberton's family life and the sale of his secret recipe are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers...

"Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire fiction writing"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of armadillos and discusses their cultural importance.

"From beak to tail feathers, the common pheasant is a fascinating animal. This small game prize is a valuable part of its environment. And though it's not native to the United States, the common pheasant, or ring-necked pheasant, is one of the nation's most popular hunting animals. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the common pheasant, including its habitat, appearance, history,...

Examines the gray wolfs development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems through tales and legends of these beautiful creatures, to todays status as a symbol of the recovery of endangered populations.

"Describes the life and career of Daniel Radcliffe"--Provided by publisher.