Lynette, Rachel

Profiles the life of Ana Dodson, the founder of an organization that provides food and clothing to Peruvian orphanages, discussing her childhood, inspiration, hard work, and benefits of her efforts.

Profiles the life and humanitarian work of Craig Kielburger who, at age twelve, formed "Free the Children," a group dedicated with freeing children from abusive child labor in many underdeveloped nations.

Profiles the personal and professional life and career of American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, Miles Davis.

This title is full of great ideas on how to throw a great Hanukkah party. Young people will learn that the best parties are well-planned ones. Fun craft, game, and menu ideas, as well as ideas and tips on decorations and some background on the meaning behind this holiday fill the pages of this book.

An introduction to the life of a baby giant river otter, discussing how the mother cares for it and prepares it for life as an adult.

Describes South American tapirs, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

An introduction to the life of a baby kinkajou, discussing how the mother cares for it and how it finds food at night.

An introduction to the life of a baby three-toed sloth, discussing how the mother cares for it and prepares it for life as an adult.

Provides descriptions of the physical characteristics, behaviors, and eating habits of tarantulas.

Text and illustrations describe a river food chain and provide facts about bacteria, plants, and animals in a river ecosystem.