Lynn M Stone

Examines the pelican, describing its habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and relationship with people, with an emphasis on the brown and white pelicans.

The tiger is one of nature’s most perfect predators. With their long teeth,(up to 2.5 inches!) tigers have killed more people than any other mammal. They live in a wide variety of habitats, with temperatures ranging from –30 to 118 degrees F. In spite of their adaptable nature and skillful hunting, tigers are nearly extinct. Three of the eight varieties of tigers are completely extinct, with the other five precariously hanging on. Humans have hunted...

Describes the life cycle, habitats, and reputation of both Old and New World vultures.

Descirbes the appearance, habits, nesting, feeding, infancy, and importance to humans of the world's largest bird.

Introduces various farm machines, including tractors and machines that help till, seed, and harvest crops.

Photographs and text provide information about farm crops, discussing what they are, their importance, where they grow, and how they are planted and harvested.

Briefly discusses farms that raise domestic animals such as beef cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens, and turkeys as livestock.

Introduces some of the historic monuments located across the United States, including the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and the U.S. Arizona Memorial in Hawaii.