Looks at the main role of fire fighters in the community, as well as their other duties which include rescue work, fire prevention, and disaster relief.
In this fascinating book, children will learn about the different species of sea turtles; their bodies, life cycles, migration, behavior, and diets; why they are endangered; how people are helping the
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of sea horses, a type of fish in which it is the father that has the main responsibility for hatching their young.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the many species of earthworms that can be found throughout the world.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of sea horses, a type of fish in which it is the father that has the main responsibility for hatching their young.
Describes the lure of gold that drew both men and women west and discusses how they lived, the difficulties they faced, and the impact of the gold rush on Native Americans
Describes the lure of gold that drew both men and women west and discusses how they lived, the difficulties they faced, and the impact of the gold rush on Native Americans
Examines various types of dwellings in western Northern America during the nineteenth century, discussing their construction and design as well as the lives of the settlers who lived in them
An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of life in the United States during the colonial period, including games, clothing, and special occasions
An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of the pioneer lifestyle in North America, including toys, clothing, school, home crafts, and special occasions
Describes the various stages of a monarch butterfly's life, from egg to pupa to caterpillar to butterfly, as well as its migration and dangers that it faces.
Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and th
Presents instructions for handicrafts and activities in the spirit of the pioneers, including decoupage, hooked rugs, corn-husk dolls, block and sponge printing, and making a Jacob's ladder
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and
Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and th
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and
Describes the elaborate Yuletide customs of the period between 1837 and 1901, when Queen Victoria ruled Britain, and discusses how these customs were adopted
Describes the general stores of the past, how they were stocked, the roles of storekeepers in communities, and what has happened to general stores in the twentieth century
