Pascoe, Elaine

Simple text explores how insects, birds, and other animals find food and make their homes among the plants of a garden.

Describes the plant and animal life associated with a fallen tree, all of which create a miniature, co-dependent ecosystem.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of animals that do not have internal skeletal systems.

Examines controversial aspects of America's court system such as whether the concept of trial by jury is outmoded, the courts are racially biased, or media coverage of trials should be limited.

Contains an A to Z collection of information on nearly forty topics including such topics as astronomy, geography, inventors, sports, and transportation.

Describes the digging habits, physical characteristics, reproduction process, and habitat of the earthworm and provides instructions for related hands-on science projects.

Presents an illustrated guide that traces the history of New York State designed for the fourth-grade social studies classroom, and contains full-color photographs, biographical profiles, and information on the people, places, and events of New York.

Explains how different kinds of birds use their beaks for such things as eating, preening, and courtship displays.

Briefly describes some of the different ways various kinds of seeds are carried from place to place to find a good place to grow.