Following a female lynx through the course of a typical year, an illustrated study describes denning and hunting practices, courtship and mating, birth and care of the young, and the fragile coexistence of the lynx and its harsh wintry environment....
Having a pen pal is exciting
One September evening, Gregory ties an index card with his name and address on it to the string of a silver helium balloon and lets it go from his window, into the city sky. Three weeks later, an envelope arrives...
A successful letter-writing campaign, with just a touch of deception.
When Edwina's great-grandaunt and namesake decides to move to a nursing home, Edwina is recruited by her mom to help clean out her aunt's attic. There she discovers a ca...
Adjusting to the new neighborhood thanks to the sound of music
It's hard enough moving to a new place, and for Annie there are plenty of extra burdens. Her mother seems sad and worried all the time, having a baby brother makes getting settled ...
An old secret is revealed and an unusual friendship forged.
Jerry has an easy time coming up with a topic for an oral report on local history -- his subject will be his favorite cousin, Charles. Jerry remembered hearing a story many years ago...
A mysterious painting is uncovered
Kate Harris has always spent the summer with her family on her grandparents’ farm. But this year she is going to be at the beach with the Langs, family friends Kate hasn’t seen since she was a baby. Sh...