Huntington, Lee Pennock

Life as a minister's daughter has its good and bad points, especially during the Depression, but eleven-year-old Dorcas experiences the highlight of her year when she prays for a miracle to happen for her friend.

Describes basic types of shelters found in different geographical regions of the world.

Discusses the fauna and flora which have adapted themselves to the particularly harsh environments of the polar regions.

Explores the changing architectural styles found in American houses from colonial days to the present.