Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grizzly bears, and discusses their endangerment in the lower forty-eight United States.

Describes different kinds of rabbits, their physical characteristics, behavior, where they live, and how to care for them.

Presents basic facts about beavers: where they live, how they build their dams and lodges, their family life, etc.

A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination. Also includes brief historical facts about mail service in the United States.

Describes ways people say things to each other without using spoken or written words such as beacon fires, hand signals, alarms, and flags.

Introduces readers to snow and discusses topics such as different types of snowstorms, regions where snow falls, and how to prepare when a snowstorm approaches.

Describes the many-years-long search for the treasure that went down with the Atocha, a Spanish galleon sunk off Florida in a hurricane in 1622. Includes facts about four other famous shipwrecks.

"From cars and trains to plains and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are transportation-related facts and concepts such as carpooling and commuting."--Provided by publisher.