From commanding the Horse Marines in Peking to leading the Inchon landing, Puller became a legend in his own time. Now, Davis offers a no-holds-barred biography of this courageous hero--the only marin
Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and oth
When you were a baby, you didn't have any teeth at all. Then as you grew, your teeth started to come in. First one, then two - and finally, twenty teeth in all!But you won't keep these teeth forever.
In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in a 24-foot sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he returned to home port with a wife and d
From the age of a year and a half, Helen Keller could not hear. She could not see, and she did not speak. She lived in a dark and lonely world--until Annie Sullivan came to teach her. Annie traced let
Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings by artists from Holbein to Picasso, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on each artist and painting
A combination of poetry and full-color art follows Gaston, the green-nosed alligator, as he learns the alphabet and basic Cajun cultural terms at the same time
The great right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente was proud of his family, his native Puerto Rico, and his ability to play baseball. “Baseball fans will welcome this book because of
Two dolls and 16 costumes reprinted from rare1937 edition. Includes period playthings and accessories,plus charming black-and-white photos of Shirley wearing the original outfits. 33 full
?Too special for just once-a-week reading, Eloise Greenfield's 20 exuberant poems are matched by the bright colors of Mr. Amos Ferguson's life-filled paintings. His native Caribbean glows as vividly i
Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills...and turn the page
How are mountains formed?What makes the air we breathe?What causes the ocean waves?Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions about the earth, sea, and air through 101 fun, safe, low-c
This inspiring biography of Harriet Tubman tells how she helped free over 300 slaves as a "conductor" for the Underground Railroad and how she became a nurse, a scout and spy for the Union Forces duri
What do you get when you cross a bee with a bell?A real humdinger.What happened at the flea circus?A dog came on and stole the show.What do liars do when they die?Lie still.And hundreds more!
