Carmen Bredeson

"Up-close photos and information about baby animals of the mountains"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about different types of rocks like lava bombs, geodes, hoodoos, and moon rocks"--

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange birds"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the unusual characteristics of some strange insects including beetles, ants, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more.

A biography of one of America's first seven astronauts, focusing on the training and career of Gus Grissom, who died in a fire aboard Apollo I in 1967.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about lizards.

Introduces the history of St. Patrick's Day and explains how it is observed today.

Photographs and simple text tell children how to use read and use maps and globes.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.