Miles, Betty

An overview of the environmental problems of land, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, animals, and people. Includes projects and a section on becoming an environmental activist.

An eleven-year-old boy from New York City goes to New Hampshire on a Fresh Air program for two weeks and has many new experiences in a small country town.

Tells in simple dialogue the story of three bears who return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in Baby Bear's bed.

An introduction to reading that gives beginners confidence and the chance to use their newly discovered skills.

Recounts in simple dialogue the famous tale of the race between the persevering turtle and the boastful rabbit.

A retelling of the cumulative folktale in which a silly chicken and her barnyard friends run around shouting that the sky is falling.

Eleven-year-old Kate's ordinary life in a small Massachusetts town becomes quite extraordinary when she becomes involved with Maudie Schmidt and an inter-school reading project.