Kathy-jo Wargin

Presents photographic pictures of a variety of objects for a young reader to study and compare what's been changed in the opposite photograph.

One winter, when the people of her village become terribly ill, Running Flower braves the snow and freezing cold to race to the village on the other side of the forest for medicine.

In rhyming text, the reader is asked how to scare a bear if one wanders into camp, or wants to go for a boat ride, or stays for supper.

"This is the story of an enduring friendship between an Ojibwe girl and a Dakotah boy, and how their kindness towards one another brings healing to a tribe, and gives the beautiful land of Minnesota its name"--Provided by publisher.

"Gitchee Manitou sends Nanabush the Giant Hare to the new north country to give the first animals their names and special markings. Legend says a game between the Nanabush and Amik the Giant Beaver etches out the islands, ponds, and lakes of Wisk-on-sin, which means place of the beaver."--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce people, places, and things associated with the state of Illinois, each accompanied by a more detailed explanation.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries on topics related to the Nordic countries, from "F" for fjords, to "L" for lingonberries, to "R" for rosemaling.

Describes the voyage and sinking of the giant transport ship, the Edmund Fitzgerald, which was caught in a raging storm while crossing Lake Superior in November, 1975.

"Using simple number concepts, North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book takes readers back in time to experience nineteenth century army life at Fort Snelling, miles of canoe routes, and find out where thousands of bright yellow Tonka Trucks were made"--Provided by publisher.

Contains poems, stories, anecdotes, and information about the traditions, songs, and notable figures as well as the symbols of the United States such as the Statue of Liberty, the flag, the bald eagle, and the Liberty Bell for both young and old readers. Accompanied by colorful drawings.