Greene, Carol

Presents the life and adventures of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant who wrote a famous account of his travels and life at the court of Kublai Khan.

Discusses the requirements, conditions, rewards, and other aspects of working as a model.

A Halloween version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas, " featuring such seasonal gifts as bats, goblins, spiders, worms, and ghosts.

Describes, in simple text and photographs, the jobs of the various people who work in a grocery store.

A biography of the brilliant scientist whose work with radioactivity caused her death, but gave life to others.

Hoping to avoid the worry of caring for a valuable object, Miss Teaberry gives away the locket her cat finds in the garden, only to find herself enmeshed in a situation of escalating chaos.

Profiles the life of the South African bishop who has worked energetically and courageously to improve the lot of black people in South Africa.

Follows the life of the author of many well-known fairy tales, from his difficult youth in Denmark to his struggle to be recognized as a writer of plays, stories, and novels.

Highlights the life and the political career of President Clinton.

Black clouds bring lightning and thunder and finally, rain that falls on everything and everyone. Includes a word list.