Mattern, Joanne

A brief biography of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, events that led her to the White House, unique style, and life after the assassination of her husband.

A brief biography of former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, and events that led her to the White House.

A brief biography of former first lady Dolley Madison that profiles her childhood, education, religion, marriage, and events that led her to the White House.

A brief biography of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, volunteer work, and events that led her to the White House.

Photographs and text presents a brief profile of the city of Washington D.C. including government buildings and other interesting sites.

Presents a brief profile of the city of Paris includin its river system, monuments, and other interesting sites.

Presents a brief profile of New York City, along with facts on the early Dutch colony, Ellis Island, skyscrapers, and government and business centers.

"Ready to go wild? Stunning color photos bring you up close to 25 animal record-breakers! Inside, you can explore the wild kingdom by racing against the fastest-swimming bird, visiting the nest of the largest mammal, hunting with the largest feline carnivore, and spotting the rarest insect on the brink of extinction"--Back cover.

Presents a children's book for early readers that explores how apples develop from seeds to flowers and then to fruit.

Introduces the sport of orienteering, in which competitors use compasses and maps to navigate a racecourse, usually through the woods, trying to find the best route and finish in the fastest time.