George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

Un número no pequeño de cuentos increíbles y sabios atraviesan el Perú desde las húmedas selvas tropicales hasta las desérticas e irrigadas costas, ascendiendo y descendiendo por las asombrosas montañas de los Andes. Quien escuche esos cuentos de las manos y bocas de los indígenas y campesinos se hallará en un mundo en el que los animales, plantas y espíritus influyen en la vida del hombre; un mundo en el que la naturaleza es Madre y en el que todo puede suceder. Los siete mejores cuentos peruanos ofrecen una cuidadosa muestra del maravilloso tesoro de narraciones míticas y...

Describes the life of a baby seal, from birth with fur so wet it looks yellow, through molting and learning to swim and hunt, to setting off into the open sea.

Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime, or an artificial tree that may come in any color including green, silver, or pink. Written with age-appropriate language and content, this book explains the symbolism behind our use of Christmas trees today and the many famous trees readers may know, including the huge tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Describes what the different track events are, how to warm up for a track meet, and how to compete in a track meet.