Elaine Landau

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

[2001]

Physical Desc

ix, 132 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

Description

Relates the life story of Molly Brown, who rose from humble beginnings to great wealth through the Colorado Gold Rush, survived the sinking of the Titanic, and was active in social reform.

42) Ocean mammals

Author

Series

Publisher

Children Press

Pub. Date

1996.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses several different marine mammals including dolphins, manatees, walruses, whales, and sea otters.

43) Mountain mammals

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

1996.

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Briefly describes such animals as pikas, yaks, giant pandas, and vicunas that live in various mountain ranges around the world.

44) Veterans Day: remembering our war heroes

Author

Finding out about holidays

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Introduces Veterans Days, from its origins as Armistice Day to the parades and celebrations of today.

45) Fearsome alligators

Author

Fearsome scary and creepy animals

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2003]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Introduces alligators and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life alligator attacks.

46) Sasquatch, wild man of the woods

Author

Series

Mysteries of science

Publisher

Millbrook Press

Pub. Date

[1993]

Physical Desc

47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Introduces the unidentified apelike Sasquatch said to dwell in the Pacific Northwest, recounts sightings throughout history, and discusses the evidence and theories advanced about its existence.

47) Stegosaurus

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Describes the characteristics and habits of the plant-eating dinosaur, as well as theories about why it became extinct.

48) Your pet gerbil

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Suggests what to consider when selecting a gerbil for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities.

49) The President, Vice President, and Cabinet: a look at the Executive Branch

Author

Searchlight books. How does government work?

Series

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

[2012]

Physical Desc

40 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

Explains the functions of the executive branch of the United States government.

50) Uranus

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

51) Ellis Island

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 cm.

Language

English

52) Independence Day: birthday of the United States

Author

Finding out about holidays

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2001]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Explains some of the customs and symbols of Independence Day and includes instructions for Independence Day craft projects.

53) The California Gold Rush: would you go for the gold?

Author

What would you do? (Enslow Elementary)

Series

Publisher

Enslow Elementary

Pub. Date

[2009]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.

54) The national anthem

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 22 cm.

Language

English

55) The Statue of Liberty

Author

Cornerstones of freedom. Second series
True book

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Language

English

56) Your pet cat

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2007.

Edition

Revised edition.

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

57) Apples

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[1999]

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Surveys the history, cultivation, and uses of apples and describes the different kinds.

58) Your pet dog

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2007.

Edition

Revised edition.

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

59) Grassland mammals

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

1996.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Briefly describes such animals as giraffes, prairie dogs, ostriches, and elephants that live on the grasslands, prairies, and tropical savannas around the world.

60) Earth Day: keeping our planet clean

Author

Finding out about holidays

Series

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description