Baby BearsA baby bear narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. Part of the Starting Out series Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series employs simple language and a unique first person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the

A look at antelopes

The heads of massive birds peer out from between trees

the different forms they take at varying altitudes

From the heavy blades of bulldozers to the hauling bodies of dump trucks

Part of the Creative Short Stories series

A useful supplement for elementary social studies curricula

Part of the Mysteries of the Universe series

While drawing on dark-colored paper does well when evoking a dreary rainy day

and such defining features as their honey-making

there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people

physical characteristics such as their permanent horns

Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long