Murphy, Patricia J.

Explains the history, importance, and celebration of Canada Day.

Briefly explains the work of astronauts, scientists who travel on the space shuttle to study outer space and to conduct experiments.

Olivia Clark, a young girl who is moving with her family from Missouri to Oregon Territory during the middle of the nineteenth century, describes her five month journey traveling westward.

Introduces the concept of the day, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information how many days are in week, month, and year, and explains the different times of day: morning, afternoon, and night.

Simple text and photographs introduce prairie dogs and their grasslands habitat.

Simple text and photographs introduce badgers and their grasslands habitat.

Introduces young readers to the concept of using mnemonic devices as study aids, and explains how they are created.

Photographs and simple Spanish and English text offer an introduction to astronauts and space exploration.

This book describes the life and career of Grace Hopper, who earned a Ph.D. in math, joined the Navy, helped develop COBOL, and became a navy rear admiral.