Lynn M Stone

Get to know these handsome handfuls - all 49 breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Delightful photos accompany a profile for each breed that details its history, characteristics and uses. Hop right in for some lighthearted learning!-- cover.

Describes flowers and their function.

This book is a brief introduction to the physical characteristics, temperament, uses, and breeding history of Shetland sheepdogs.

With short, stubby legs, long narrow wings, and large throat pouches, North American pelicans are unique and easily recognizable birds. Found throughout the northwest, pelicans can often be seen diving towards the water or paddling around looking for fish in large groups. Endangered over the past several decades, pelicans are beginning to thrive once more thanks to nesting refuges and protection from hunting.

A father and his sons embark on a perilous trek to the ends of the earth It is May 1909, and the race to the South Pole is on. For years, Jack Winslow has dreamed of conquering the frozen wasteland, but just before he sets sail, his wife dies suddenly. Rather than cancel the voyage, he brings his two grief-stricken sons, Colin and Andrew, on the adventure of a lifetime.   Although the teenagers have read widely of the Antarctic and the icy, unforgiving...

Teaches readers about arctic and alpine biomes, focusing on the extreme weather conditions and the unique plants and animals found in these environments.