Describes the various boats used in ancient Egypt.

Describes the habits of animals, including the arctic tern, monarch butterfly, Chinook salmon, and green turtle, that regularly change their homes to find better weather, safer conditions, or more food.

Presents a brief account of the life of the Roman aristocrat who became Ireland's patron saint and discusses the annual holiday that honors him.

Presents facts about the giant sequoia trees, including how they grow, the circumstances of their "discovery, " how their age is determined, and how forest fires actually help them.

Describes how the Indian Squanto, an English-speaking Christian and former slave, whose village had been wiped out by smallpox, taught the Pilgrims the skills they needed to survive the harsh Massachusetts winter.

In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.

Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia.

A history of the postal service describing ways mail has been sent over the years.

Fifteen-year-old Kate risks her life in a storm to prevent a train disaster.

Tells the story of Earth Day 1970 and 1990 in the United States and the special activities planned to call global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.