Gail Gibbons

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

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

Explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores.

An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.

Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows- especially in the town of Punxsutawney- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.

An illustrated guide to wolves. New material includes updated information on red wolf packs, the size of wolf litters, and new science about the alpha wolf.

Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. The author depicts ancient astronomers at work, describes several kinds of telescopes, and profiles five distinctive galactic forms, from irregular to lenticular. Pairing brief, matter-of-fact...

Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...

"No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadores, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? Breeding horses was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite hobby. In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history that horses and humans...

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.