Stone, Lynn M

Discusses the lifestyle of the large plantations in America's Old South and gives some notable examples, including Mount Vernon, Monticello, and Mississippi's Magnolia Hall.

Describes the history and uses of passenger trains, the different types, and some famous ones.

Describes how freight yards build freight trains, by sorting the cars onto sidings and coupling them together into new trains.

Describes the history and uses of freight trains and the different types.

An introduction to the dairy farming industry of Wisconsin.

Gives a historical description of the areas in Florida where citrus fruits are grown and provides specific details on the cultivation of oranges there.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, relationship to humans, and future of the cheetah, the big, spotted cat that is the fastest mammal on earth.

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, temperament, uses, and breeding history of the beagle.

An introduction to the Pacific Northwest, a forested area of great natural beauty, emphasizing the timber industry there.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural habitat, relationship to humans, and future of the tiger, one of the largest meat-eating animals in the world.