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Defines what a life cycle is. Explains life cycle of a butterfly, frog, and corn, as well as compares them.

In 1909, when some workers of the shirtwaist-makers' union went on strke because of low wages and appalling conditions, there was little hope fro success. But the girls were determined, and found the courage to picket, resisting even the police. Soon, a group of socially prominent and wealthy women came to their aid, bringing national attention to the plight of the workers.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow ten caterpillars as one wriggles up a flower stem, another sails across a garden pool, and one reaches an apple leaf, where something amazing happens.

Presents opposing viewpoints on issues relating to water, including managing the water supply, acid rain, and government regulations.

After her husband's death, Caroline Evans must now raise her daughter and son alone until she meets charming and successful Anthony Fleming, but a new parade of mysterious terrors suddenly begins around her.

When Nina and Chris visit an old in the become swept up in a frightening mystery that began more a hundred years earlier-a mystery involving danger, greed, a hidden room and a buried treasure!.

Retelling of Shakespeare's play about two young people who defy their warring families' prejudices and dare to fall in love.