Schulte, Mary Knudson

Describes the Amazon River's location, history, size, waters, animals, and surrounding land and peoples.

Offers a brief overview of the life of actress Eva Longoria, discussing how she overcame adversity to become a successful actress and advocate.

Introduces students to various myths about the origins of Sirens, beautiful sea creatures whose song could make sailors crash their boats upon the rocks, exploring how Sirens have been portrayed in art and literature throughout history.

Presents an introduction to Great Salt Lake, in simple text with illustrations, describing its size, location, wildlife, and more.

Describes the Amazon River's location, history, size, waters, animals, and surrounding land and peoples.

A young girl finds that she looks a little like everyone in her family, but mostly like herself.

Presents information on minotaurs, or half-man, half-bull creatures from Greek mythology, covering the tales of King Minos and Theseus, its appearance in Picasso's paintings as well as in popular culture and sculpture, and as the name of a rocket for launching satellites into space.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes characteristics of mammals.

Presents an introduction to ants and other insects, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

Examines the general characteristics of reptiles, focusing on snakes.