Rachel Lynette

This book describes the overland traveling of covered wagon trains along the Oregon Trail between 1843 and 1869.

This book describes how Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory and how they brought back information about the land, plants, and wildlife in the West.

Looks at plants from a scientific perspective, from their structure and growth to how they fit into their environment.

Introduces the three-toed sloth, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and ways in which it protects itself from predators.

Introduces help for preteen and teen girls to better understand and appreciate their nontraditional families.

This book describes President Jefferson's buying of the Louisiana Territory from France enlarging the United States in 1803 and marking the beginning of the westward expansion period.

"Frank and Fiona learn how to write a fictional story and enter it in the school writing contest. Concepts include; story maps, transitions and dialogue. Activities in the back help the reader write their own fictional stories"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the characteristics of vampire bats and explains how they find creatures from which they can drink blood. Includes color photographs and a glossary.