Gail Gibbons

Examines the diverse behind-the-scenes activities of a typical working day at a small daily newspaper, from morning preparations for meeting the deadline to the moment the afternoon papers leave the presses.

An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.

Introduces, in text and illustrations, a variety of prehistoric animals whose fossilized remains have provided scientists with clues about their physical characteristics and the environment in which they lived.

Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.

Describes the life cycle, behavior patterns, and habitat of various species of gulls, focusing on those found in North America.

When two children visit Ike's Kite Shop they learn about kites and how to fly them. Includes instructions for building a kite.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens, as well as a discussion of how chickens are raised on farms.

Presents a brief history of flight, from balloons to more sophisticated means of air transportation such as helicopters, jet planes, and shuttles.