anecdotes

Presents more than 250 true stories--and urban legends--about people who died largely due to their own stupidity.

A collection of true stories of famous animal lovers and their pets including Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Ernest Hemingway, and Winston Churchill.

The author tells about her experiences studying elephants in an effort to discover how they communicate with each other, and discusses the tragic destruction of five elephant families in a planned killing known as a cull.

A collection of amusing stories relating to baseball and baseball players.

A collection of fifteen cat stories from around the world that tells some of the heroic and dangerous adventures that some cats have experienced.

Forty-one authors and illustrators of books for children share their gardening experiences. Includes various activities and recipes related to gardening.

Poli Delano recounts his family's friendship with Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, describing the years he and his family lived with Neruda and shared in his carefree lifestyle.

Author Peg Kehret shares her experiences living on a small wildlife sanctuary and provides facts about a variety of animals.

Describes unusual athletes, sports, and incidents from throughout the history of the Olympic Games.