Gail Gibbons

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...

An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.

Introduces the history of Groundhog Day, presents facts about groundhogs, and discusses the ways people celebrate this holiday.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of various kinds of gorillas.

An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.

An introduction to the crop of corn, including its history, types, growth and harvesting cycles, and end products.

A simple description of how seasons are caused by the positions of the Earth and the Sun also discusses the delights of each of the seasons.

As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.