Jane Kurtz

"Ten-year-old Lanie loves science and nature, but she has a problem: she's an "outside" girl with an "inside" family. She longs get out and go camping, but they all want to stay home. ... But when her favorite aunt comes to stay, Lanie discovers that the wonders of nature are everywhere-even in her own backyard."--Publisher.

Mr. Geo explores Colorado, examining the geography, history, and pop culture as well as maps and various learning activities about the state.

Who's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for Johnny Appleseed!

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow a flock of chickens that gets loose and runs rampant through a city, causing mischief and mayhem. Includes information about keeping chickens in an urban environment.

"An exploration of different types of animal poo and what the zoo uses it for"--

A clever young shepherd boy uses his wits to gain a fortune for himself and his sister from a haughty rich man.

A young Inca girl succeeds where her brothers and others have failed, when her bird friends help her find the special water that will cure the king's son.

Desta's father, who needs to return briefly to his Ethiopian homeland, describes what it was like for him to grow up there.

Mr. Geo explores Ohio, examining the geography, history, and pop culture as well as maps and various learning activities about the state.