A simple discussion of the kinds of sharks and their behaviour.

Otto and Uncle Tooth, detectives, investigate a series of shipwrecks, which brings them in touch with the dangerous Sid Rat.

This is an easy-reading book that tells about Columbus's first voyage to America. A simple account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to America. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history.

A biography of the poor young farmgirl who went on to become a famous sharpshooter with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

Professor Xavier and his mutant X-Men battle the evil Magneto at a missile base and at a chemical plant.

When Pooka turns all of the merpeople into stone, Thistle hopes to secure their release by winning a chess game against the evil sea witch.

Describes how the young Hungarian immigrant Ehrich Weiss worked to become the great magician, Harry Houdini.

This book shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Step-by-step instructions are included for creating your own magic squares.

Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals.

D.W. volunteers to take care of the class gerbil during Christmas vacation and finds that he is difficult to keep track of.