"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of vultures, the carrion-eating birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why vultures are bald"--Provided by publisher.
"Change is all around us. The land moves and shakes. Day always changes into night. You will change, too, as you grow older. Change is one thing you can always count on!"--Back cover.
A boarding-school loner and Scrabble prodigy becomes a hero in his effort to combat hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania by competing for a meeting with the state governor and revealing devastating environmental consequences.
Provides a first person account of an expedition to the North Pole, including preparing for the trip, a description of the people and animals who live in the area, and survival tips.
