Books in New True Books series

Gives a brief history of the Special Olympics, athletic competition for people with mental retardation, and describes some of the events and how the games are run.

An introduction to the five fresh-water lakes that contain one-fifth of the earth's standing fresh water

A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today

Discusses events that led to the founding of the Thirteen Colonies

Details what the day-to-day life and traditions of the Arapaho Indians were before European settlers arrived in the Americas, and how they have integrated into today's society.

Discusses the history, culture, religious beliefs, and contemporary life of the the Chippewa Indians.

Whether they use their wings to soar high above the treetops or swim through freezing cold waters, all birds are related. Readers will learn about the different types of birds that make up the 9,600 species living today and find out how birds' unique physical features help them thrive in almost every environment on Earth.

Introduces the various kinds of bats, tells how they fly and sense the world around them, and discusses the bat's life cycle and vampire bats

Describes the various parts of a telescope and microscope and their function and discusses the uses of these instruments and how to operate them properly.

Describes the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Cayuga Indians

Describes the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Oneida Indians

Describes the landscapes, plants, animals, history, and current conditions and ways of life of the continent of South America.