juvenile literature

Surveys space exploration, focusing on the flights of rockets, satellites, and probes, and the possibility of living in space cities.

A biography of the Baltimore Orioles team member known for his play as shortstop.

Examines the various issues related to gun control.

Covers the history of early man in America from the earliest known sites to approximately 1492 A.D.

Describes how the first plants and animals adapted to life on dry land.

Contains a general account of the classification and structure of the algae, the fungi, the mosses and the ferns, and their relatives.

A biography of the Brazilian soccer star who was tempted out of retirement by an invitation to come to the United States to interest its people in the sport for which he is world-famous.

Includes recipes for soups, main dishes, salads, breads, and desserts with instructions for making menus, shopping, and serving.

Brief text, illustrations, and diagrams describe how the various components of cars go together, the development of cars, and design ideas.

Question and answer format provides information about the amazing world of insects.