Scholl, Elizabeth J

This book discusses reasons why wolves attack and relates stories about such attacks.

Offers a brief overview of the life of "American Idol" contestant David Archuleta, discussing his childhood, family life, experiences on "American Idol," singing career, charity work, and other related topics.

Presents the history of ancient Mesopotamia, home to some of the first civilizations on Earth. Describes their art, writing, cooking techniques, and tools from the wheel to toilets.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the praying mantis.

A brief biography of singer-songwriter Shontelle Layne that covers her childhood in Barbados, education, professional accomplishments, personal setbacks, and related topics.

Provides information about the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of New Jersey, and includes photographs, maps, sidebars, a time line, an almanac of state facts, and a gallery of famous New Jersyans.

Describes the bodies, habitats, defenses, and life cycles of phasmids, better known as stick insects--insects that look like sticks or branches.

The students of Ms. Harrington's class learn about the history and landmarks of New York City as they prepare for their class trip.

Introduces children to organic gardening, explaining its benefits and offering advice on choosing the right types of plants, enriching soil with natural products, preventing pests, building a worm composter, and more.

Introduces this state nicknamed "The Garden State," including its geography, history, government, famous people and places.