Gail Gibbons

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. Full color. As well as telling the story of St. Patrick's life, this simple account describes how we celebrate his day and the symbols connected with...

Beavers are members of the rodent family, all of which have four front teeth that never stop growing. Some of the beaver's relatives are mice, rats, and squirrels. Beavers are nocutrnal, meaning they are most active at night. A beaver never stops growing, but it slows down as it ages. They usually live to be about twelve years old. A beaver usually stays underwater from three to five minutes but can stay as slong as fifteen minutes and can swim...

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

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

Explains the origins of the holiday, how it is celebrated and why it is a special day for love and friendship.

Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature.

Examines the background, significance, symbols, and traditions of Easter.

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.

A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.