Gail Gibbons

Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...

Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.

Covers the physical structure of honeybees and how they live in colonies, as well as how they produce honey and are managed by beekeepers.

"Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas? yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature paneled illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as...

Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat.

Learn about groundhogs and their special day.

Describes the behavior and habitat of the polar bear.

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.

An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.