Elaine Landau

Suggests what to consider when selecting a hamster for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities.

When was the first Thanksgiving? How do we celebrate today? Readers learn all about this holiday's symbols and traditions with this fun and easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity making a thank-you for a community helper, too.

Provides an overview of Norway, describing its history, geography, climate, and culture.

Introduces sharks and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life shark attacks. It is a beautiful summer day and even though it has gotten darker, you are not ready to leave the ocean. Suddenly, something brushes past your shoulder. You turn to see a dark shape circling back, heading straight for you. It is a shark! Could you be its next meal? Does this seem unlikely? It actually happened to eight-year-old Jessie Arbogast. And although...

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of the Dominican Republic.

Discusses the geography, history, government, people and economy of the island nation of Puerto Rico.

Surveys the history, government, people, culture, and economy of Israel.