Stephen Krensky

Compiles twelve illustrated tales of the adventures of Curious George that each take approximately three minutes to read.

One dark and noisy night the Fraidy Cats let their imaginations run wild, visualizing scary things from wild elephants to hungry wolves.

When Winnie-the-Pooh visits his friend Rabbit, he enjoys a little smackerel of honey and condensed milk. But when it's time for Pooh to go home, he gets stuck-- right in the middle of Rabbit's entrance hole.

Describes how zombies are portrayed in various cultures and in the movies.

A curious young bear, who does not want to miss the delights of winter, skips his first hibernation to play in the snow, glide on the ice, and admire the glittering rows of icicles and snow-covered pine trees.

Describes the nature of books in the world before the development of the printing press and the subsequent effect of that invention on civilization.

Pins is a porcupine who loves to take chances. Needles is a porcupine who is always scared. But when Pins gets himself into a bit of trouble, will Needles be brave enough to help him out?-- Publisher's description.

Describes the history and pop culture behind the belief in ghosts.

In the late 1800s, Annie Kopchovsky sets out to achieve the unprecedented feat of biking around the world.