An introduction to heredity ranges from a redheaded child's family tree to Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants to provide an understanding of how traits are passed down through generations
Explains how historical facts, religious mythology, folklore, tradition, and commercial promotion have combined to give us the modern figure of Santa Claus.
Describes the history, community, and daily life of the early American furniture maker, the types of wood he chose, his shop, tools, techniques, and business affairs.
In quest of the golden acorn, Sir Runsalot the mouse, Sir Gimmemore the rabbit, Sir Tarryhere the turtle, and Sir Belliful the groundhog journey to the edge of the world
A legend about the father of Cheops, builder of the Great Pyramid, is enlivened with authentic ancient Egyptian drawings and is printed on heavy paper similar to papyrus
In this Peruvian myth about the Great Flood, a llama warns his master of the coming destruction and suggests taking refuge on a high peak in the Andes.
Dick Park is the son of a Pony Express rider, Katy Kelly is the daughter of a way station master, and Little Bear is an Indian boy who lives nearby. How three friends keep the mail moving is just part of this fast-moving tale about the great experiment in transcontinental communication.