Gruber, Beth

Photographs and informative text describe snowboarding, its rules, techniques, competitions, history, and equipment.

Discusses important archeological finds from the Andes region of South America and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to the ancient civilization of the Incas.

Photographs and informative text describe snowboarding, its rules, techniques, competitions, history, and equipment.

Provides information about the origins, physical characteristics, and senses of reptiles; features profiles of the inland bearded dragon, green iguana, leopard gecko, corn snake, and red-eared slider; and discusses basic reptile care. Told from the perspective of a turtle.

Provides information about the origins, physical characteristics, and senses of horses, looks at the variety of horse breeds, and discusses basic horse care. Told from the perspective of a horse.

An introduction to horseback riding, discussing a horse's anatomy, how to care for a horse, riding equipment and techniques, and various equestrian events.

An introduction to cheerleading, presenting the history of this activity, advice on tryouts, the necessary skills and techniques involved, information on camps and competitions, and more.

Describes Mexico's history, geography, natural world, people, culture, government, and economy, and includes special topic boxes, maps, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Features full-color photographs and instructions on basic health care and facts about dogs and includes information on different breeds of dogs, training tips, and dogs around the world.

Explores the history and culture of ancient Iraq; and examines major archaeological sites, including Babylon, the royal tombs at Ur, Barda-Balka, and Nimruh, and artifacts.