Fraser, Mary Ann

A moment-by-moment re-creation of the first space flight to the moon, culminating in Neil Armstrong's step onto its surface.

William Finley and Herman Bohlman set up camp on Three Arch Rocks to study this unique habitat so they can convince lawmakers to make this the West Coast's first wildlife sanctuary.

When the pet store closes for the night, a hamster's activities keep the other animals awake as they try to think of some way to put him to sleep.

Shelly has always wanted a sister, so when she meets Coral, a mermaid, and brings her home, it seems like her wish has been granted.

Chronicles the race to build the first railroad to cross the North American continent.

Describes the forest life cycle and the destructive and renewing aspects of forest fire.

Presents information, in simple text with illustrations, on the different ways in which a variety of animal babies survive in the wild.

Describes various nocturnal animals and their nighttime activities, including the opossum, brown bat, and tree frog.

Describes the final stages of the conquest of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey.

I.Q., a pet mouse, learns to tell time along with the rest of Mrs. Furber's class and worries about whether he will have his special project ready in time for Parents' Night.