In this work of nonfiction, the role of trees in maintaining a vibrant ecosystem, as well as providing food, fuel and shelter, is depicted through photographs, personal stories and facts.

A roof, a door, some windows, a floor. All houses have them, but not all houses are alike. Some have wings (airplane homes), some have wheels((Romany vardoes), some float; some are made of straw, some of snow and ice. Some are enormous, some are tiny; some are permanent and some are temporary. But all are home. Take Shelter explores the way people live all over the world and beyond--from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from an underground house in Las...

"Ayla loves climbing. She prefers to climb indoors, with all her safety harnesses in place and soft mats to land on. But when her best friend, Lissy, starts hanging with thrill-seeking Carlos, she agrees to go along on a weekend climbing trip to Black Dog Mountain to keep an eye on things. After a terrible accident high on the side of the mountain, it's up to Ayla to face her fears and get help for her friends."--

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with archival and color photographs, the book looks at the history and practice of Christmas celebrations around the globe."--

An examination of horse racing from a history of the breeds developed for the sport, through training and caring for horses at the track, to the day of the race and beyond.