Patrick Merrick

Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

Introduces the holiday of Thanksgiving and some of the ways in which it is celebrated, explaining the origin and meaning behind such symbols as the turkey.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of eagles and examines the different kinds, including the golden eagle, American bald eagle, Ayre's hawk-eagle, and harpy eagle.

Questions and answers provide information about forest fires and how they occur.

Brief and simple overview of the country of Venezuela, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the oldest insect species.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of bears.

Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about the causes of blizzards, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.

Introduces centipedes using questions and answers to describe their behaviors, life cycles, eating habits, and defense mechanisms.