Mattern, Joanne

Descibes record-breakers of the animal kingdom, including the fastest, slowest, largest, smallest, most dangerous, and more.

Discusses the purpose and special collections of different kinds of museums, what goes on behind the scene, and how to start your own museum.

Presents a brief biography of fifteenth-century Italian Renaissance painter, Leonardo da Vinci, and describes his life and his many works of art.

A biography of Ray Kroc, including his success story beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois.

Chronicles the lives of the two Kellogg brothers who successfully created an empire based on simple, healthy, natural foods. Includes photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index, and illustrates the development and growth of Kellogg Company products.

Presents a short study of weathering and erosion in connection to the rock cycle, and describes the elements that cause erosion, how erosion changes the earth's surface, and the important of weathering to the study of the earth.

Examines the importance of sand, silt, and mud to the rock cycle and to the environment.

Presents a short study of minerals and how they are formed, the phyical properties of minerals, metals and gems, and the importance of minerals to the overall study of the earth.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Exotic cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the American Shorthair cat breed.