Marion Dane Bauer

AWeighed down by guilt, Joel searches for the courage to tell the truth about the disappearance--and apparent drowning--of his best friend Tony while the boys are playing near the treacherous, and forbidden, Vermillion River. Weighed down by guilt, Joel searches for the courage to tell the truth about the disappearance--and apparent drowning--of his best friend Tony while the boys are playing near the treacherous, and forbidden, Vermillion River....

An introduction to Yellowstone National Park describes the landscape and animals found there and explains how people came to use natural means to tend the world's first national park.

Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.

Uncovers the mysteries of snow and celebrates the joy it can bring.

For most of Ben's life, he has been a kid without a mom. He has his dad, who knows Ben doesn't like oatmeal and always hugs Ben before bed. And he has Sunshine, his loyal little dog, who is never far from his side. But his mom, who left when he was young, has just been a story, faint in his memory. Now he's about to spend a whole week with her on her remote island in the middle of the northern Minnesota wilderness. Though he's nervous about bears...

Takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of the Sunshine State with Mr. Geo. Join this fun and funny geography teacher as he visits popular attractions, national parks, historic landmarks, beaches, and much, much more.

"Learn all about planet Earth in the third book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!"--Page [2] of cover.

Rhythmically portrays the loving relationships between baby animals and their moms, while also providing real-life photographs.