Riggs, Kate

A biography of American novelist and short-story writer Ernest Hemingway, discussing his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois, his early exposure to music and the creative arts, his work as an ambulance driver during World War I, his personal life, and his development as an author. Includes photographs and a time line.

A kindergarten-level introduction to sharks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their teeth.

Examines the characteristics, behavior, and habitat of penguins.

Simple text and photographs explain the characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of lions to young children.

Examines the characteristics, behavior, and habitat of giraffes.

Simple text and photographs explain the characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of elephants to young children. Includes a glossary and further reading sources.

A kindergarten-level introduction to tigers, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their striped fur.

Brief text and photographs explore the appearance, behavior, and habitat of leopards.

Introduces the various animals found in the rain forest that make up the common food chain.

Examines the various plants and animals that make up the common food chains on the prairie.