Marion Dane Bauer

Describes how the universe, the planet Earth, and a human child all came into being, and how all are interconnected.

Frog learns how to share his best friend, Turtle, with the other animals.

All Alison wants is a puppy for her birthday.

Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father, King, and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name. DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups-Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker-are pushed into the world. Then one last, very small pup is born into the wolf pack. He is called Runt. From the very start, Runt struggles in the harsh wild world of the wolves. He tries learning...

Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

Briefly describes the geography of the Misssissippi River, along with some history of the transportation and commerce associated with the river.

An introduction to Mount Rushmore explains how it was created and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder.

Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.

Abruptly spending a week in a northern Minnesota forest with the mother he has never met, a boy with a faithful imaginary dog learns to camp, canoe, and endure the elements while wondering if his mother will ever return home.