Marion Dane Bauer

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

Illustrations and simple text explain three types of clouds, stratus, cumulus, and cirrus.

Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.

Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

"From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can be seen in our night sky in this stellar Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--

A boy, a dog, and an old man are lonely before the boy plans a rally, the dog looks for a boy, and all the townspeople run to the old man's aid when lightning strikes his home and something miraculous happens.

One very long night, a crow, a moose, and a fox all claim they can bring back the sun, but the wind knows that only one little creature has what is needed to end the darkness.

Uncovers the mysteries of snow and celebrates the joy it can bring.

"Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is a long journey, yet so much of our galaxy remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow? . . . [This book looks at] the complex and ever-evolving relationship between science and story"--Provided by publisher.

On a bike outing to the abandoned houses by the old cement mill, Delsie and her friend Todd discover one of the houses is not empty--and a ghost dog haunts the area.