George S. Fichter

Jessie's grandfather teaches her some important lessons about the fishing industry, including what types of boats are used, how the fish are caught, why fish need to be grown in fish farms, and other related topics. Join Jessie and learn how fish are bred on farms, how fisheries officers help salmon on their journey and about the other useful methods that help bring in the daily catch. The coauthor is Jane Drake.

Simple text and colour photos invite readers to look at a magnified photographs and try to guess which animal it is and then turn the page to see if they are right. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Describes every category of Indian music from war chants to music for curing illnesses. Includes instructions and diagrams for making Indian musical instruments, as well as the music and words for a number of Indian songs.

Highlights the history of bicycles, discusses safety rules, presents guidelines for selecting and maintaining a bicycle, and offers suggestions for games, rides, and tours.

Describes the behavior and characteristics of different kinds of poisonous snakes, including cobras, rattlesnakes, and water moccasins.

An illustrated guide to the identification of common North American reptiles and amphibians.

A great resource book for children to identify birds they see. It provides great "Did You Know" facts, very nice drawings, and fantastic information on at least 18 birds. Topics include: anatomy, habitat, migration, mating, feeding etc. This book sticks to facts and doesn't push an agenda.

A brief look at the history, geography, culture, and present-day events and conditions in six countries located in the western bulge of Africa.

Discusses the discovery of cells, their structure and functions, and new experiments in DNA research.