Greene, Carol

Simple text and illustrations describe the history of manned space travel and the training and duties of the astronauts.

Describes the work and training of a professional baseball player. Also discusses the organization of baseball teams and the rules of the game.

Ice is cold, slippery, pretty, and a lot of fun for children.

Briefly discusses the history and uses of automatically operating devices from mechanical toys through dishwashers and clock radios to cyborgs and manipulators.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, famous sites, people, and culture of the small Central European country, three-fourths of whose territory is covered by mountains.

Traces the life of the first woman appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the country.

Tells about the life and works of American author Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Describes some of England's most charming features in the areas of geography, history, scenic treasures, culture, industry, and people.

Describes what might be found in a firehouse and what the firefighters do there.

A young girl sees a sidewheeler run aground and over many years describes how the river makes the remains of the wreck into an island and then washes it away again. Based on a true story.