Houghton, Gillian

Describes the people, circumstances, and events surrounding the building of the railway system across the continent in the mid-nineteenth century.

Primary sources bring to life the immigrant experience through a history of America's most famous point of entry, Ellis Island.

Recounts the sinking of the successful swordfishing boat, the Andrea Gail, in what was later called "The Perfect Storm," events leading up to the shipwreck, the investigation that followed, and ongoing public interest in the tragedy.

Examines the events and key figures behind the last campaigns of the Civil War and Robert E. Lee's surrender to the Union forces of Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.

Describes the physical characteristics of spiders, different species, the webs they build, how they hunt for food, reproduction, and more.

Describes various kinds of turtles, their physical characteristics, behavior, and threats they face.

Describes the physical characteristics of honeybees, where they are found, their behavior and social interactions, and a brief history of beekeeping.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the skeletal system, describing the bones and joints found in each part of the human body.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to a brief history of money, ATMs and how they work, and how to stay safe using ATMs.

Describes the physical characteristics of owls, where various species can be found, their behavior, and myths about them.