True Kelley

Blabber can't seem to keep his mouth shut, so his friends gently teach him how to keep a secret.

"It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three million visitors...

Describes how magnets work and includes instructions for making a magnet and a compass.

Toby the dog is a beloved pet, but he doesn't seem to be able to do any tricks.

Examines life aboard a space shuttle, describing how astronauts deal with weightlessness, how they eat and exercise, some of the work they do, and more.

Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses.

Swimmy meets a group of small fish who are scared to swim in the ocean. (1st work) While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick sits on the stone wall. When the dreary weather comes and the food runs out, it's Frederick who saves the day. (2nd work) When Fish's friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore, Fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either. (3rd work) Three selfish frogs bicker...