Underwood, Deborah

From the blare of an alarm clock in the morning to snores and crickets in the evening, simple text explores the many loud noises one might hear during the course of a day.

Discusses the northern lights including how they form, where they appear, myths and legends, and the problems they can cause on Earth.

Contains detailed maps and information about the plants and animals, weather, and natural resources of the continent of Africa.

Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.

Granny Gomez's pet pig grows too big to live in the house, so she builds him his own barn but discovers that she is lonely without him.

Photographs and text look at how animals have adapted to survive in the rain forest, focusing on how the horned frog, leaf-tailed gecko, imperial moth, and others use camouflage to hide from predators.

Provides information about the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, explaining what archaeologists and other researchers have learned about the giant stone statues, called moai, that are scattered throughout the island.

Presents over one hundred tips on organization, offering advice on organizing school supplies, clothing, activities and social events, bedrooms, memories and collections, family, and time.

Lists 101 things individuals can do to help protect the environment, looking at ways to eat green, spare water, conserve power, help animals, reduce and recycle trash, make wise clothing choices, and more.

A short biography of Nat Love, an African-American cowboy during the 1800s.