Gibbons, Gail

Describes the reasons Columbus Day is celebrated and gives suggestions for celebrating by making and doing various things.

Examines how the earth was formed and what it is like under the surface, discussing various geological elements such as oceans, mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes.

Illustrations and simple text describe the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of various species of snakes around the world.

Presents an introduction to everyday life in a New England fishing village, in simple text with illustrations.

Traces the history of ice cream, and follows the process by which ice cream is made in the twenty-first century, from farm to factory, to grocery store.

Describes different types of berries and how they grow. Includes recipes with berry ingredients.

A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination. Also includes brief historical facts about mail service in the United States.

Introduces the various types of playground equipment, including swings, slides, and sandboxes, as well as games and toys that may be enjoyed at the playground.

An illustrated introduction to corn that provides an overview of its history and discusses how it is planted, cultivated, harvested, and used.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grizzly bears, and discusses their endangerment in the lower forty-eight United States.