Foran, Jill

Studies the Northwest Passage that provides a water link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and examines early failed expeditions and explorers as well as the successful journey by Norwegian Roald Amundsen who became the first to navigate the passage by boat.

Explores the background, skills, and accomplishments of American folk hero, Annie Oakley.

Provides information on the pre-Lenten festival of Mardi Gras, focusing on how it is celebrated in New Orleans.

Herbivores are nature's plant eaters. They are an important link in the food chain between producers and carnivores. Learn more interesting information about herbivores and their role in the food chain in Herbivores, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Detailed facts and tips on proper care for guinea pigs can be found within this informative volume. Myths, behavior, and how to house, feed, and care for guinea pigs is discussed so young readers can learn how to successfully make a guinea pig a pet.

An introduction to caring for a pet dog that covers its life cycle, nutrition, supplies, health, and behavior; and includes answers to frequently asked questions and a list of resources.

Provides information about Mississippi, discussing the history, people, industry, tourism, land and natural resources, politics, culture, sports, and other aspects of the Magnolia State.

An illustrated introduction to North Carolina, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.

An illustrated introduction to Vermont, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.

An illustrated introduction to Idaho, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.