Raatma, Lucia

Examines the history of blogs, discusses how they are used, and profiles individuals who have made significant contributions to the innovation.

Provides information about national parks for young readers, explaining what a national park is, and discussing where they are, the different types of parks, the history of the park system, how they are maintained, why they are important, and the problems they face.

Examines the roles some women played during the Civil War including Clara Barton, who nursed the wounded; Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a former slave who spied on Jefferson Davis; Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy; Harriett Tubman, an escaped slave who helped others to escape; and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin.".

Explains why good manners are important and how to have good manners at home, at play, and on visits.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of pythons.

A brief biography of Jane Addams, who established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889 to provide medical and legal services, educational opportunities, and social interactions to immigrants and other victims of poverty.

Introduces the Allosaurus, covering its physical appearance, habitat, fossils, and more.

Introduces the Ankylosaurus, covering its physical appearance, habitat, fossils, and more.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of the dinosaur apatosaurus.

Introduces the Iguanodon, covering its physical appearance, habitat, fossils, and more.