Minor, Wendell

When Halloween comes around, pumpkins are turned into pumpkin heads of different kinds and greet trick-or-treaters.

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in almost any setting, but there is only one "best" Christmas tree.

A young boy experiences grief as president Abraham Lincoln's body is transported from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, Illinois, for burial.

Exploring concepts of size and scale, giant pumpkins decorate some of America's most famous landmarks and landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, the U.S. Capitol dome, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

"An introduction to diurnal (daytime) and nocturnal (nighttime) animals"--Provided by publisher.

Simple, rhyming text describes the characteristics of different farm animals such as cows, turkeys, and cats. Includes "Farm friends fun facts" and a list of books and websites for further reading.

Associates each letter of the alphabet with a person, place, or event from the American Revolution, for example, "V" is for Valley Forge, and "W" is for George Washington.

Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns of all varieties abound when Halloween comes around.

Illustrations and simple rhyming text tells a story of the fun and excitement of being a penguin.