Best Selling Books by David Petersen

Presents a history of underwater boats, and describes various kinds of submarines, their parts, and personnel.

Describes the mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, Giant Sequoia trees, wildlife, and other sights of interest in California''s Yosemite National Park.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of moose.

Children''s Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation! Completely redesigned for today''s young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format -- a readable and attractive typeface -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographs The True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact. True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists -- FTP sites to download fun and useful software Begun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Children''s Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation Completely redesigned for today''s young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know.The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format -- a readable and attractive typeface -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographsThe True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact.True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists -- FTP sites to download fun and useful softwareBegun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators.

Describes the formation and features of the canyons created by the force of the Colorado and Green Rivers in Utah.

Describes the canyons, rock formations, plants, and wildlife found in Utah''s Zion National Park.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and activities available for visitors to Arizona''s Saguaro National Park.

Describes the Anasazi cliff dwellings and other sights that have made this Colorado national park so famous.

Describes the geological history, sights, and facilities of Arizona''s Petrified Forest National Park.

Explores the history, anatomy, and migration patterns of the Rocky Mountain elk and discusses research on elk management and relationships between antler size and elk age.

Presents the history and sights found in and around Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.

A biography of the native American who gave his people the gift of reading and writing by creating the Cherokee syllabary.

A biography of the two men who led the two-year expedition which explored the unknown Louisiana Purchase territory and Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River. Emphasizes the safety and the many scientific contributions of their expedition.

Explores the history, geography, and culture found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the second largest natural area in the eastern United States.

Introduces the geography, history, climate, and culture of South America.

Describes the landscape and wildlife of Rocky Mountain National Park, created in 1915 and featuring mountains, rivers, lakes, and tundra.