Baker, Susan

Provides an examination of fourteen novels by American writer Gore Vidal, published between 1964 and 1992, and includes biographical information about the author, a general discussion of his early novels, and a bibliography.

Contains Christmas songs, stories, games, recipes, poems, plays, and handicraft projects.

Brief descriptions of North American explorers and their accomplishments up to the time of the Gold Rush. Includes Columbus, the Pilgrims, and Daniel Boone.

Discusses fuel production and consumption, types and sources of energy, and energy conservation.

Describes the different ways animals and people protect themselves from cold weather and discusses how body heat, food, shelter, sunshine, clothing, and fuels all work to keep us warm.

Explains how rivers begin, travel, and end, and how they benefit humankind.

Examines the formation, weather conditions, animal life, and recreational possibilities of mountains.