Knudsen, Shannon

Contains information on the holiday Easter, and provides descriptions of how Easter is celebrated around world, including Sweden, Ethiopia, Russia, Egypt, Mexico, Germany, and Colombia.

Follows the development of a butterfly from the egg its mother lays on a plant to the fully developed insect that flies away.

Tells the life story of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, describing his adventures in North America in the eleventh century.

Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.

An exploration of Guatemala, providing information about the history, people, religion, lifestyles, food, and culture of the country and including photographs, fast facts, and a glossary.

Presents an introduction to being a mayor, in simple text with illustrations, describing who they are and what they do in a community.

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural defenses of the porcupine.

An introduction to what mallard ducks look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they migrate.

Provides a brief introduction to Nellie Bly, the most famous woman newspaper journalist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.