On my own books

Although Joseph loves his little town, his little bakery, his little house, and his little pets, he longs to see the rest of the big world.

Describes the invention of the bicycle and traces its development from the Hobby Horse, the Ariel, and other early models to today's multi-speed vehicles.

Explains the origins of the holiday of Halloween and such traditions as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, witches, bonfires, and trick-or-treating.

Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812.

Briefly describes the nesting habits of such diverse egg-laying creatures as the whale shark, Siamese fighting fish, grasshopper, emperor penguin, ostrich, duckbilled platypus, and others.

A biography of the woman who served in the army during the Revolutionary War under the name Robert Shurtleff and who later lectured about her experiences.