Bredeson, Carmen

Describes the life and career of the Australian explorer, Sir Doulgas Mawson, focusing on his 1912 scientific expedition to Antarctica.

Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.

A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his youth, his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

A simple introduction to the physical features, orbit, and efforts to explore the Earth's moon.

Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.

An introduction to the planets of our solar system and other features such as asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and moons.

Contains photographs and facts about eight birds that look strange or do strange things, including the kiwi, a bird with nostrils on its beak, and the burrowing owl, which can turn its head all the way around to its back.

Contains photographs and facts about eight sea creatures that look strange or do strange things, including the porcupine fish which can puff up like a balloon, and the flounder which has two eyes on one side of its head.

Contains photographs and facts about eight spiders that look strange or do strange things, including the goldenrod crab spider which can change colors to match white or yellow flowers, and the raft spider which can walk on water.

Contains photographs and facts about eight insects that look strange or do strange things, including army ants which link their legs together to build bridges, and the giant walking stick which can grow to be over twenty inches long.