The classic story of a boy who makes his own rules and the small Missouri town where he and his friends experience the adventures of a lifetime. Filled with schoolyard pranks, buried treasures, spooky caves, secret gangs, and grave robbers, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is entertainment of the highest order. The clever schemes of its eponymous hero--from tricking his friends into completing his chores to sneaking into his own funeral--are the stuff...

Photographs and text introduce different kinds of volcanoes, where they are located, how and why they erupt, and other interesting data about volcanoes.

Describes mummies, both natural and man-made.

An introduction to the types, physical features, behavior, and pet potential of snakes.

Describes different types of trucks.

Introduces African elephants, including what they eat, how they travel in groups, their migration patterns, and how they care for their young.

Describes pandas and their behavior.

From the moment the driver climbs inside the car, the sights and sounds of an exciting day at the races roars to life in this straightforward presentation.

Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter?