Chapters discuss the most well known works of this American playwright and novelist. General essays examine Wilder's major themes and move on to specific works, including The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Our Town, and The Skin of Our Teeth.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer displays the humor, warmth, and conversational style that make Mark Twain one of America's most loved and respected writers. Greenhaven's anthology is a helpful companion to this story based on Twain's Missouri boyhood.
Essays discuss whether saving endangered species is worth the effort and expense. Issues discussed include causes of endangerment, whether extinction should be accepted as natural, and the problems faced by landowners who must cope with endangered species and more.