Patrick Merrick

Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

Introduces the holiday of Easter and some of the ways in which it is celebrated, explaining the origin and meaning of such symbols as Easter eggs and the Easter bunny.

Questions and answers provide information about forest fires and how they occur.

Provides information about the causes of droughts, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce. Nature is awesome and inspiring--yet at the same time, fragile. Earthquakes, blizzards, and lightning are all natural phenomena that fascinate as well as confound people of all ages. Straightforward, up-to-date information combines with brilliant, full-color photographs to introduce young readers to nature at its wildest and instill...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the oldest insect species.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of ticks.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of loons.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of caterpillars.