Mary Ann Fraser

Describes the events preceding and during the key Civil War battle of Vicksburg, its significance, and its aftermath.

"A child learns about the life cycle of a giant pumpkin and the rewards of letting it grow. Includes "Pumpkin Fun Facts" and information on growing and racing giant pumpkins."--

Chronicles the building by two companies of the first railroad to cross the North American continent.

Mrs. Furber brings I.Q., a rat, to be the classroom pet, but he has hopes of becoming Student of the Week.

"Milton the pessimist and Odie the optimist are two otters living on opposite sides of a frozen lake, and neither one is having much luck at ice fishing--until they meet up and join forces." --

Shelly has always wanted a sister, so when she meets Coral, a mermaid, and brings her home, it seems like her wish has been granted.

Daphne and her brother Sam attend the Heebie-Jeebie Jamboree which is held for one night only on Halloween, as they view warlocks riding brooms, visit the fun crypt, participate in a goblin pie contest, and see the Rolling Bones.

When big brother decides that a snowy winter day is perfect for a yeti hunt, his little brother comes along, asking questions about the mysterious creatures all along the way.

No one is coming into the pet shop, so the animals, from the smallest hamster to the biggest dog, put on a show to attract customers.

Describes the final stages of the conquest of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey.