Most Popular Books by Kate Petty

A children's guide to the wild flowers of Great Britain. Includes a tick list.

Describes the best way to care for a pet gerbil.

The daughter of a teacher and half Welsh, Holly has long black hair and brown eyes. When she visits the rich boy she met on holiday, at his country home, she's more than a little thrown by his lifestyle. Will she be able to hold her own, or will she be overwhelmed by it all?

"Children from around the world show and tell about their favorite toys and games"--Provided by publisher.

Silas the owl need a home of his own-- and finds one in an unexpected place.

Describes what happens during an airplane flight, including the checking of bags, the serving of meals on board, the popping of ears, and the landing of the plane.

Harry measures his yard, maps the streets near his house, draws nearby landmarks, and finds out all about making and reading maps. Suggested level: junior.

Portrays the lives of seal pups around the world, describing their birth, diet, behaviour and life at sea.

Describes, using simple terms, a trip into orbit aboard the space shuttle.

Describes the appearance and behavior of different types of dinosaurs and the world in which they flourished.

This colorfully illustrated book is full of amazing facts about the world's most awesome machines. Did you know that: helicopters can fly upside down; some boats sink on purpose; and a truck can carry a spacecraft? The chapters cover planes, trains, boats, trucks and cars. There is also a glossary of terms. Try solving the True or False quizzes, watch out for the hands-on fun projects, and Search and Find the hidden objects in the pictures! Chapters: planes, trains, boats, trucks and cars. Juvenile audiences.

Shows how and why tunnels are made and looks at the machines used to build them.