A boy imagines what it would be like if he had such things as duck feet, a whale spout, and an elephant's trunk.

Crippled in his right arm and leg, Aaron has spent his childhood fending off a sister who wants to manage him. So when he meets Dorothy, a plain, outspoken, independent young woman, she is like a breath of fresh air. Unhesitatingly, he marries her, and they have a relatively happy, unremarkable marriage. But when a tree crashes into their house and Dorothy is killed, Aaron feels as though he has been erased forever. Only Dorothy's unexpected appearances...

Illustrations, simple text, and dramatic photographs describe all kinds of weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes.

"Why do snakes hiss? HOw do they catch their food and whate do they eat? How to they shed their skim? In this book, you'll find the answers and more about the fascinating lives of snakes"--Back cover.

Describes horse and pony coats, movements, communication, foals, grooming, and training, as well as life in a stable and learning to ride.

A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

The magic tree house transports Jack and Annie to the deck of the Titanic to find the mysterious gift that will free a small dog from a magic spell.

In Roaring Rockets, a trio of animal astronauts invite children to come along with them on a trip to the moon - making learning about space travel more fun than ever before.