Hurtig, Jennifer

Discusses the life and career of children's writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are, " and includes creative writing tips, summaries of some of his most popular books, and a glossary.

An introduction to deciduous forest biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the climates and seasons of deciduous forests, and native plants and animals, and discussing why deciduous forests are in danger, and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in deciduous forests.

An introduction to the state capitals that groups the states by region--West, Midwest, South, and Northeast--and provides a brief history of each capital city; and also describes the parts of the capital building.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, natural history, and folklore of butterflies.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, natural history, and folklore of raccoons.