Howard Schroeder
1) The penguins
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the appearance, habits, habitat, daily life, infancy, and enemies of the bird that travels on land and in the water but not in the air.
3) Sled dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of sled dogs, the characteristics of various sled dog breeds, how they are trained, and the different types of races in which they participate. Includes a glossary of terms.
4) Fishing
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1980]
Language
English
Description
Introduces fishing, including lures, bait, and casting.
9) Skydiving
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1978]
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history of skydiving, the construction and packing of the parachute, and the equipment and procedures for jumping, freefalling, and landing
10) Skateboarding
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1978]
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations describe various types of skateboards and skateboarding techniques.
11) The pronghorn
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
Discusses how the pronghorn, once numbering 50,000,000, was reduced to 12,000 by the settlers' westward expansion, and then, with man's help, made a remarkable comeback.
13) The squirrels
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1983]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and distribution of the tree squirrel and also briefly discusses flying and ground squirrels.
14) Watch/guard dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, training, uses, and breeds of guard dogs, including personal protection dogs and industrial security dogs.
15) Stunt dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of dogs in films and television and how they are taught to perform stunts.
16) The Pyramids
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
Examines the various mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, discussing its design and construction in ancient Egypt and if predictions about the future and confirmations of truths from the Bible can be found within its walls.
19) Backpacking
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
[1980]
Language
English
Description
An overview of various aspects of backpacking, including equipment, clothing, food, selection of routes, walking, and safety.