Mortensen, Lori

Bree tries to think of a way to overcome her fears so she can negotiate the big, scary bike jump that looks like it is too steep.

An introduction to a wild colony of honeybees that offers close-up views of the queen, the cells, and bee eggs, and an understanding of their lives.

Provides an introduction to the graphic novel format through a description of what it is like to live and work on a farm.

Andrew and Dylan get to school early so they can spend some time playing, and when lunch time comes, Andrew discovers he has lost his lunch.

Describes the history of the legendary monster basilisk--a half-rooster, half-serpent creature--and explores its appearances in popular culture.

After hearing the famous nursery rhyme, the Diddle herd decides it is impossible for a cow to jump over the moon, but Cindy Moo is determined to discover how it can be done.

Describes the creation of the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco and the process immigrants went through when they arrived in the United States.

A group of children learn why it is important to use good manners while on a field trip.

A group of children learn why it is important to use good manners while playing on the playground.

Easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations describe the birth of the U. S. Constitution, and covers the meeting of the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention, the political arguments, and more; and includes a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.