Ruth Belov Gross

When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

Describes homes, food, clothing, school, work and play of children who lived in New Salem and Springfield when Abraham Lincoln did.

Describes sign language and other ways that people communicate without words.

Describes animals' methods of communicating with each other by sight, touch, sound, and smell.

A rich farmer who tries to trick his neighbor's daughter into marrying him finds the unwilling girl can match him trick for trick.

A retelling of the Grimm tale in which an old donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, no longer wanted by their masters, set out for Bremen to become musicians.

Discusses the crocodilian family which is composed of four animals: alligator, crocodile, caiman, and gavial.

In question and answer format discusses the life and career of ballet dancers.

Traces the political and personal life of the Civil War president.

Explains in simple language the structure, movement, growth, and purpose of our skeleton.

A brief biography of Charles A. Lindbergh emphasizing his historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Describes the eating and drinking habits of more than twenty-five animals.

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, where some of the common things we eat originate.