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...

Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.

A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination. Also includes brief historical facts about mail service in the United States.

Covers the physical structure of honeybees and how they live in colonies, as well as how they produce honey and are managed by beekeepers.

Explains how the position of the earth causes seasons and the wonderful things that each season brings.

By revealing activities of island residents through the four seasons, contemporary everyday life in a New England fishing village is presented.

Gives a brief history of bicycles and the different kinds, describes how they work and are used, plus safety tips and bike maintenance.

Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking.