Firestone, Mary

Describes the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. including its history.

An illustrated introduction to the White House, the official residence of the U.S. president, located in Washington, D.C.

Traces the history of Nintendo, describing the background and accomplishments of the company's founder and other key individuals, and discussing technological advancements, successes, competition, and other related topics.

A simple illustrated introduction to the history and significance of the Liberty Bell.

Discusses features of rock including how it is manufactured and made into useful products we use everyday.

Provides information about tigers and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to tigers by nature and man, the threat of encroaching towns and farmlands depriving them of space to roam, depicts the conservation efforts by the World Wildlife Fund to protect tigers, and proposes ideas for individuals to help in the conservation of tigers. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about rhinoceroses and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to rhinos by nature and man, the near-extinction of them, depicts the creation of protected areas for rhinos, and proposes ideas for individuals to help in the conservation of polar bears. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about giant pandas and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to pandas by nature and man, their vulnerability to predators, conserving the panda forests, and proposes ideas to help in the conservation of giant pandas. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides information about elephants and discusses fifty reasons to care about them including their history, biology, behaviors, and their place in ancient and present cultures. Discusses the threats that are posed to elephants by nature and man, examines why their numbers are decreasing in many areas, and proposes ideas to help in the conservation of them. Includes photos, a glossary, and an index.

Looks at the career of volcanologist, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of volcanology, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.