Manley, Curtis

"A boy and his family's hike to the peak of Oregon's South Sister volcano is narrated in a series of haikus"--.

"Covered in earthworm slime and assisted only by her cat and her little brother, Roberta rescues tiny creatures. A lot of the time, that earns her funny looks from kids in school. But when a swarm of baby spiders finds its way into the classroom, Roberta will save the day with her knowledge and creativity, showing everybody that tiny creatures aren't so scary after all"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at different planets and explores the possibility of life on other planets.

"A boy helps an injured crane, and the good deed is rewarded with the arrival of a mysterious guest who weaves beautiful silk for the family. Includes author's note about Japanese folktales and poetry, information about red-crowned cranes, and pronunciations"--Provided by publisher.

"Shawn loves sharks with all his heart, so when his nemisis, Stacy, is assigned 'sharks' for the big class project, Shawn is not happy"--Provided by publisher.

When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project--or does he?.