Schlein, Miriam

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of porcupines.

An introduction to the metric system, a system of measurement which began in France approximately two hundred years ago.

Melissa, a little girl who would rather climb trees than play with dolls, hardly knows what to do with the doll she is given.

Discusses several unusual varieties of the more than 800 different kinds of bats, such as the vampire bat, the flying fox, the tomb bat, and the sword-nosed bat.

Describes the many different kinds of squirrels and their behavior, including food-gathering, nesting, and the raising of young.

A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda and, in the process, learns why pandas are endangered and what the government is doing to save them.

Presents information on the physical characteristics of Archaeopteryx, a small feathered creature that resembled both dinosaurs and birds, with discussion of three theories on its scientific classification.

A description and history of the tallest animal in the world.

Pictures and simple text show how different kinds of animals greet each other.

The young pharaoh of Egypt tells about his life and times.