Bix, Cynthia Overbeck

Provides a snapshot of American popular culture through an examination of twentieth and twenty-first century fads, including swallowing goldfish, cramming phone booths, and flash mob events.

Three sisters love to visit their grandparents in the country and care for their Irish setter.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of ants that build nests for storing food and raising their young, ants that spend most of their time traveling, and ants that invade the nests of other ants.

Text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of various fruits.

Introduces twelve fish, both fresh and saltwater, that are native to the tropics.

Describes the complex and dangerous life of lions on the African savannas.

A brief introduction to the characteristics of a variety of vegetables.

Explores the history of modern shopping culture and trends, discussing how retail stores have changed from the early 1800s to the present with online shopping and megastores.