Gillis, Jennifer Blizin

A simple description of what cats are like as pets.

A simple description of what turtles are like as pets.

Describes what an aquarium is, who works there, freshwater and saltwater animals, and other fun things to see and do at an aquarium.

Provides an introduction to the Southeastern United States from Arkansas to Florida. Covers the land, history, animals, plants, and life in urban and rural areas.

Follows a young boy and his mom as they visit many different types of stores in their neighborhood. Presented in Spanish and English.

Examines the life of African-American activist W.E.B. Du Bois, discussing his childhood in Massachusetts, his awakening to the plight of his people, his education and encounters with racism, his work as a teacher and as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, his marriage, and his later years.

Presents a brief biography of Dolores Huerta, describing her efforts in the 1960s to organize migrant workers in California into a union that became the United Farm Workers.

Presents a short biography on American patriot, Patrick Henry and discusses his early life and education in Virginia, election to the House of Burgesses in 1765, opposition to British oppression, and involvement in the Revolutionary War.

Discusses parakeets as pets and provides information on where they come from, what they eat, and how to take care of them.