"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...

The author introduces the reader to elephants by detailing their habitats, physical characteristics, diet, offspring development, and behavior.

A Japanese American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II, and his ability to play helps him after the war is over.

"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap. Introduces different kinds of whales.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the roots of jazz music.

A classic edition of the ever-popular poem set in mid-nineteenth century New England. Warmly illustrated, with the target of Santa's visit modeled on Mr. DePaola's own New Hampshire home.