Introduces in simple text and illustrations the characteristics and habits of a variety of dinosaurs.

This appealing nonfiction picture book from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the excitement of real-life treasure hunts. A rotting hull of a ship...lost gold...coins...gems...sunken treasure! Treasure hunting is a big business. Searchers use metal detectors and sonar to locate treasure on the ocean floor. Divers use high-powered machinery to uncover objects buried in the sand and to raise...

The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones...

An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.

Describes the history of ice cream, discussing Chinese, British, and American roles in recipe development, and describes how the dessert is produced and prepared.

An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.

An introduction to dogs including their history, types of breeds, senses, and ways of communication.

Examines the basic characteristics, common breeds, intelligence, behavior, life cycle, and uses of pigs.

How the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons.