Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...

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Their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, body parts and how they live.

No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as have horses. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadors, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history horses and humans have shared. She looks at horse biology and behaviour, and includes...

With a storyteller's narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world's largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences between these scary creatures, and how they live as an endangered species.

From egg to caterpillar to butterfly, the story of how they live.

An illustrated introduction to galaxies, discussing their physical characteristics and the methods used to observe them.

Colorful illustrations and simple text explain how snowflakes are formed from ice crystals that fall from the clouds and describe sleet, snowstorms, blizzards, and ways people have fun with snow.

A history of the Boston Post Road from its early days as a series of Indian trails to the present.

Dark clouds fill the sky and soon-it's raining! In this accessible and clear introduction, the water cycle, cloud formations, and various rain events are all part of a solid overview of rain and how it affects the world around us. Gibbons's bright watercolors and simple, descriptive text are perfect for explaining weather and climate to young readers.