Smalley, Carol Parenzan

Presents information about the foods which contain fats, oils, and sugar, in simple text with illustrations, and provides suggestion on how to limit intake of these items in daily diets.

This book describes how green living is a lifestyle and shows you how to be eco-friendly by conserving water, reducing consumerism, reusing items, and recycling things into useful ingredients.

Examines the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the two men picked by President Thomas Jefferson to lead an expedition into the unexplored lands west of the Mississippi River in search of a waterway through North America, discusses how the men prepared for the journey, and considers the historical importance of their efforts.

Simple text describes foods high in fat, oil and sugar and how to moderate what you eat for a balanced diet.

Presents step-by-step instructions for hands-on experiments that introduce readers to facts about fish and amphibians. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Read how the spotted owl lives, what threats it faces, and what scientists and conservationists are doing to help this endangered species.

Offers a profile of extreme surfer Garrett McNamara, describing how he became interested in the sport, his training, his participation in tow-in surfing, and his career successes.

An introduction to hamsters that provides information on their basic needs and what people should consider before deciding if a hamster is the perfect pet for their family.

Discusses the development of state and local government and their relationship to each other and to the federal government.

Presents a brief overview of the political parties of the United States government and examines how elections are conducted. Includes information on the democratic process and the history of voting.