Great cars

By H. R. Sheffer

Introduces several of the great antique and classic cars produced in the years before 1942, including the Stanley Steamer, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, and Packard.

Airplanes

By H. R. Sheffer

A brief history of airplanes, from the flying machines designed by da Vinci to the sophisticated aircraft of today.

Tractors

By H. R. Sheffer

Introduces the wheeled and crawler tractors, explains how they work, and details their contribution to industry and agriculture.

Trucks

By H. R. Sheffer

A brief history of trucks, from the first oversized automobiles used at the turn of the century to the luxury-equipped hauling vehicles of today.

R.V. s Movin on

By Howard Schroeder, Harriette Sheffer Abels

Cycles

By H. R. Sheffer

Follows the history of motorcycles and their growth in popularity since the first one was made in Germany in 1885.

The deadly mantis

By Ian Thorne

A giant insect frozen for millions of years thaws out in Alaska and makes its way to New York City.

The beaver

By Jerolyn Ann Nentl

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of the beaver.

The mallard

By Jerolyn Ann Nentl

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the wild mallard duck, the ancestor of all the domestic ducks except the muscovy.

The squirrels

By Jana McConoughey

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and distribution of the tree squirrel and also briefly discusses flying and ground squirrels.