Fraser, Mary Ann

Shelly has always wanted a sister, so when she meets Coral, a mermaid, and brings her home, it seems like her wish has been granted.

Chronicles the race to build the first railroad to cross the North American continent.

Mrs. Furber brings I.Q., a rat, to be the classroom pet, but he has hopes of becoming Student of the Week.

Describes the forest life cycle and the destructive and renewing aspects of forest fire.

During Fitness Month, I.Q., the class pet, learns important lessons about staying healthy as he tries to win a gold ribbon in the School Fitness Challenge.

Presents information, in simple text with illustrations, on the different ways in which a variety of animal babies survive in the wild.

Describes various nocturnal animals and their nighttime activities, including the opossum, brown bat, and tree frog.

Describes the final stages of the conquest of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey.

I.Q., a pet mouse, learns to tell time along with the rest of Mrs. Furber's class and worries about whether he will have his special project ready in time for Parents' Night.

Mrs. Furber brings I.Q., a rat, to be the classroom pet, but he has hopes of becoming Student of the Week.