Elaine Landau

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some rain forest mammals including the jaguar, tapir, orangutan, coati, sloth, and howler monkey.

"An introduction to the 4th of July with an easy activity"--Provided by publisher.

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...

Describes the history, geography, people, government, and economy of Egypt.

Surveys the history, cultivation, and uses of apples and describes the different kinds.

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