Most Popular Books by Carmen Bredeson

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

Profiles the lives, accomplishments, and contributions of ten recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Discusses the roles of several NASA spacecrafts which carried out probes during explorations of the planets.

"Provides an up-close look at orangutans for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the causes and effects of this weather phenomenon and the impact it has on society.

"Provides an up-close look at poison dart frogs for new readers"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates Queen Esther of Persia and how she saved the Jews.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about trees using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

A biography of writer Stephen King that describes his era, major works, and life.

Introduces the work of astronauts, including special jobs they might have on the space shuttle and experiments they might perform in space.

Start exploring. This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers will learn how to identify many common birds by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the animal in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the birds they see in the world around them.

Unveils the unique influences of Sousa, Ellington and eight other composers whose musical creations have become some of the most memorable music in history.

So many butterflies. This beginner''s nature guide is perfect for emerging readers. Readers learn how to identify many common butterflies by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the insects in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the butterflies they see in the world around them.

"Provides young readers with facts about several strange mammals"--Provided by publisher.

This pocket nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common seashells by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of them. Readers will be excited to start naming the shells they may have seen before.

The rain would not stop. The waters kept rising. Would the levees hold? Would the Mississippi and Missouri rivers overflow their banks? As nine states in the Midwest experienced floods, thousands of people lost their homes. Some lost their lives. This book describes the courage and the heartbreak of people who faced the deadly deluge.

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about salamanders.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.