Synopsis: It is October 1, 1838, and John Ross, the chief of the great Cherokee Nation, is looking at his home for the last time. He and his people are about to begin the long march west. Today is their first day on the Trail of Tears. This captivating true story of the Cherokee Indians, forced to leave their land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma, and their survival against all odds, is set against the backdrop of American history at its most dramatic.…

Synopsis: Full-color photos; full-color illus. Here are vultures, ostriches, penguins, and all sorts of intriguing birds.

Synopsis: Starting and ending with adorable ducklings, this 60-year old story is still as charming today as it was when Viking first published it in 1941. A true classic, Make Way for Ducklings is sure to win yet another generation of fans!

Synopsis: Patricia Polacco presents a true story from her childhood, when she was finally old enough to learn to ride a horse. Her dreams of riding a beautiful steed are dashed when her father takes her to a stable in the rundown section of town. But it's there Patricia meets Mrs. Mack and a mare named Penny, who help her overcome her fears and change her life forever. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

Synopsis: In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages.Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the…

Synopsis: Describes a voyage in a special deep-diving submarine with three scientists to explore the bottom of the ocean.

Synopsis: Examines how plants and animals have invaded almost every conceivable habitat on land and sea, below ground and in the air, and adapted to thrive there.

Synopsis: Written for three to six year olds and containing 25 die-cut reusable stickers, this Very First Things to Know About book focuses on the lives, varieties, habits and habitat of bears.

Synopsis: The Animal Family books are not just written by their authors. They are studied and researched and lived into existence. Each book helps to make the world of nature that much more real, more understandable, and more valuable to children.

Synopsis: Describes the hunting technique, physical characteristics, mating ritual, and nesting and child-rearing practices of the great horned owl.

Synopsis: Describes the major mountain ranges of the world, the plants, animals, and people living there, and how to protect their environment.

Synopsis: On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service. This amazing government agency preserves America's finest treasures, beginning with Yellowstone National Park established in 1872. The stories of the nation's growth and ideals are told at historic buildings, important landmarks, battlefield sites, and inspirational memorials. Learn the story from three men who lived it for 75 years. Pictures of 119…

Synopsis: Examines, in text and labeled diagrams and illustrations, how different types of mountains were formed, the composition of various kinds of rock, volcanic mountains, and the process of erosion

Synopsis: Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peak, with an emphasis on the Cascade range from California to British Columbis. Children discover geologic and volcanic features anc processes.

Synopsis: An illustrated introduction to the world of rescue services, looking at rescue techniques and technology used for a variety of disasters, both manmade and natural, and including accounts of rescues from real incidents throughout history.

Synopsis: The book is used in Very Good Condition. Discover the story of human andanimal skeletons - their evolution, structure, and workings