Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.

"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--

C.S. Forester, creator of the beloved Horatio Hornblower series, takes young readers on an exciting adventure to the shores of Tripoli in North Africa. That's where, more than 200 years ago, the United States was threatened by "pirates" who snatched American merchant ships and imprisoned sailors-and the country's young, untested navy took on the task of fighting the pirates in their home waters. This true tale features thrilling ocean battles, hand-to-hand...

Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a ""typical"" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales.

Gives a brief history of Vermont, describes Vermont industry and agriculture, introduces the wildlife of Vermont, and gives brief profiles of famous Vermonters.

Originally published: New York : Morrow Junior Books, c1997. "This Scholastic edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. Describes the various parts of the brain and the nervous system and how they function to enable us to think, feel, move, and remember. RL 4.Ages 8-13.

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

"As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny"-- Cover back.

Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.