Books published by publisher KidHaven Press

In most telescopes, the eighth planet appears as a small, more or less featureless blue disk. But as explained in this informative volume, Neptune is a complex, dynamic world where huge, violent natural forces are at work. Young readers will learn about the dramatic way scientists discovered the planet; its structure and composition; its beautiful and intriguing moons and rings; and the possibility of Neptunian life.

Before Europeans set foot on the land that became Maryland, Native Americans enjoyed the region's rich natural resources. The calm waterways, mild weather, and abundant wildlife proved irresistible to English colonists. But the colonists who settled Maryland sought more than a pleasant landscape and ample food. They also sought to create a place where they could enjoy religious freedom. Maryland remained faithful to this goal, and its citizens contributed importantly to the emerging United States. (20020301)

In 1620 the pilgrims sailed for 66 days aboard the Mayflower to find religious freedom and make a better life in America. Their first winter in America was very bad. Hard work and their Native American neighbors got them through and finally everyone celebrated with a huge feast, known as the first Thanksgiving. This book tells of the daily life of the Pilgrims in America, from what they ate and how they dressed, to the importance of church and school and home.