Stone, Tanya Lee

A tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the woman who used her experiences growing up in a pioneer household in the nineteenth century to write a series of classic children's novels, including "Little House on the Prairie.".

Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text teach young readers interesting facts about kangaroos, their physical characteristics, social structre, life cycle, and more.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of koalas.

Presents detailed biographies of the woman and men whose theories, discoveries, and inventions have revolutionized science and society.

Examines some of the unusual animals that are native to the southern United States, such as the otter, nutria, and crayfish, describing what they look like, what they eat, and how they reproduce.