Wadsworth, Ginger

Colorful illustrations follow the life of one spider who hatches, eats, grows, and spins a line of silk that will carry her away to her new home.

Examines the history of the mammoths that roamed parts of Europe, Asia, and North America; and discusses how they adapted to various climates and what caused them to die.

Tells the life story of the author of the "Little House" books from her childhood in Wisconsin to her death at Rocky Ridge Farm at the age of ninety.

Describes the behavior of thirteen different animals, including caribou, arctic foxes, lemmings, and owls, during one full year on the arctic tundra.

Excerpts from personal letters, journals, and memoirs help chronicle the experiences of children who traveled west with their families in covered wagons between 1830 and 1870.

Presents a short biography of Cesar Chavez, the founder of the United Farm Workers of America, and describes how he fought to establish better working conditions and wages for migrant workers in California.

Examines Laura Ingalls Wilder's life as a pioneer girl and her work as a writer describing that life for others.

Describes the behavior of thirteen different animals--including jackrabbits, roadrunners, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes--during a day in the desert.

Recounts the life of the architect whose projects included designing the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California.

A woman starts a national organization to bring girls from all backgrounds to the outdoors and to prepare them for all kinds of traditional and professional roles.