Halfmann, Janet

A biography of Robert Smalls who, during the Civil War, commandeered the Confederate ship Planter to carry his family and twelve other slaves to freedom, and went on to become a United States Congressman working toward African-American advancement.

"[A picture book that relates the story of] Lilly Ann Granderson, an enslaved teacher who strongly believed in the power of education and risked her life to teach others during slavery. Includes afterword and sources"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a story of two red bat babies and how they are protected by their mother, learn to fly, drink water from a pond, and how to catch insects on their own.

As Little Sea Otter prepares to go to sleep, he says good night to all his ocean friends, making sure he doesn't miss anyone before closing his eyes.

Little Sea Otter tries everything to avoid going to sleep, including saying good night to all of the creatures above and below the ocean's surface. Presented in English and Portuguese.

When Baby Bat falls one night in his cave, he is rescued by Pluribus Packrat, and they both go exploring the cave and meet many different animals.

While Little Skink hunts for breakfast, she is attacked by a crow. To escape, she snaps off her tail. Little Skink's tail follows her as she daydreams of having the tails of other animals in the forest. Includes "For Creative Minds" section with information on tail adaptations and communications and a mix-and-match tail activity.

Shortly after laying thirty of its own eggs, an alligator does its best to protect them from coming to harm. When a turtle pushes through and lays thirty of its own eggs and then leaves, however, the alligator is forced to care for both sets of eggs.

On her own since birth, a young garter snake learns important skills such as how to find meals and protect herself from predators such as crows and dogs. Includes facts about garter snakes and a glossary.