Gibbons, Gail

A brief look at why and how people celebrate Christmas.

Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way the holiday is celebrated today.

Presents the many traditions associated with the Halloween holiday, including making jack-o'-lanterns, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and telling scary stories.

Explains how myths about dragons developed, different types of dragons, what draconologists do, and how different cultures portray dragons.

Examines the historical beliefs, traditions, and celebrations associated with birthdays.

Explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a working day at the zoo, from the moment the workers arrive until the night guard locks the gate.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and habits of a variety of dinosaurs.

Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking.

A history of the Boston Post Road from its early days as a series of Indian trails to the present.