Explains the structure, color and size of a star, how it begins and how it ends.

"Learn about a drop of water's journey through Nature."--Source other than the Library of Congress.

"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at praying mantises. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

A freshly baked gingerbread cowboy escapes from the rancher's wife's kitchen and eludes his pursuers in this western United States version of the "Gingerbread Boy."

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nocturnal kinkajous of southern Mexico and Central and South America.

"Over the course of a year, a family learns about the role of the sun in the changing seasons"--

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nocturnal tarsiers of Southeast Asia.

Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom spend much of their time arguing over who is the "biggest and baddest" until they build a monster together that turns out to be very different than what they expect.

Offers insight into the camping trip that President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir took to the redwoods of Yosemite in 1903, during which the two men had experiences and conversations that eventually contributed to the establishment of national parks in the United States.