Sam Houston

By William R. Sanford

The koala

By Carl R. Green

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the koala and current efforts to preserve it from extinction.

The orangutan

By Carl R. Green

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the orangutan.

The ostrich

By William R. Sanford

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of the biggest bird in the world.

The striped skunk

By Carl R. Green

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of various types of skunks with emphasis on the most commonly seen striped skunk.

The tarantulas

By William R. Sanford

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to humans of the tarantula, one of a group of spiders whose size and weight makes it impossible for them to spi...

Zebulon Pike

By William R. Sanford

A biography of the army officer and explorer who discovered, among other places in the West and Southwest, the great Rocky Mountain peak in Colorado that bears his name.

Brigham Young

By William R. Sanford

Traces the life of the religious leader, from his childhood through his embracing the Mormon faith and becoming head of their church.

Richard King

By William R. Sanford

Profiles the life of a penniless steamboat pilot who moved to Texas where he fought against nature and outlaws as he built a cattle empire that still endures.

Daniel Boone

By William R. Sanford

Profiles the life and struggles of the renowned wilderness pioneer Daniel Boone.