Gail Gibbons

A children's story about the background and legends of St. Patrick's Day. -- In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle, and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.

Information about these cold-blooded animals, including their physical characteristics, where they live, how they give birth, and more.

Briefly describes the equipment, terminology, rules, positions, and plays of one of the world's most popular games.

Introduces the various types of playground equipment, including swings, slides, and sandboxes, as well as games and toys that may be enjoyed at the playground.

An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.

How the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons. -- Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? Here is an explanation of how the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons, and the wonders that come with each one of them.

Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today.

Introduces many kinds of boats and ships, including rowboats, canoes, sailboats, speedboats, cruise ships, submarines, tugboats, and tankers.

Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play.