Joanne Mattern

As soon as Anne Shirley arrived at the snug, white farmhouse called Green Gables, she knew she wanted to stay forever. But would the Cuthberts send her back to the orphanage? Anne knows she's not what they expected -- a skinny girl with decidedly red hair and a temper to match. If only she could convince them to let her stay, she'd try very hard not to keep rushing headlong into scrapes or blurt out the very first thing she had to say. Anne was...

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Exotic cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the early life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald's restaurants into an international chain, explains how he built the business, and discusses his later life and the charities he supported.

Describes the early lives of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream company, explains how they built their business, and discusses their later life and the causes they support.

Profiles the life of frozen food inventor Clarence Birdseye.

"Long snout. Big teeth. Hard scales. Lives in warm climates. Is it an alligator or a crocodile? Look inside to learn how these beasts from the age of dinosaurs are alike and how they differ!"--

Introduces the history, equipment, and scoring of football.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to crows. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Describes the history, physical features, and care of the Oriental cat breed.

"Simple text and photographs present orangutans, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.