Laura S. Jeffrey

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new cat"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the different personalities of several small mammals, where to go to pick the right one, and how to keep them happy and healthy.

"Learn about these amazing inventors of the 20th century: William Lear, Philo Farnsworth, Beatrice Kenner, Gertrude Belle Elion, Gordon Gould, Charles Ginsburg, Robert Shurney, Jack Kilby, Stephanie Kwolek and Lonnie Johnson"--

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit, ferret, mouse, or rat"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the first African American astronaut, Guion Bluford, Jr., who flew aboard the Challenger space shuttle in 1983.

Explains how to set up a personalized aquarium, pick the right fish, and how to keep them happy and healthy.

Discusses the significance of Ramadan, a month-long observance celebrated in the Islamic faith.

Explores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker.