New Releases by Kate Waters

Ginninderry''s Treasures reveals the hidden, the interesting and the beautiful cultural and natural heritage of the region in one easy-to-use guide.

Buffalo = Bison = the All-American Animal The American bison (buffalo) is one of the most recognizable North American mammals. In fact, it is the official national animal of the United States—where you''ll still find them roaming. This photo-filled reader explores the natural world of the huge, shaggy beast, its habits and habitats, and the buffalo''s cultural and iconic importance, especially to American Indians.

What''s wiggling around underground . . . and underwater? Worms! They''re more than just the squiggly things on a fish hook. Worms live in the earth, in the sea, in other bodies of water, and even inside insects or animals. They can be round or flat, really long or microscopic, colorful or see-through, even glowing. Learn more about how these wigglers live, what they eat . . . and who eats them.

Come on into America''s most famous home! Everybody knows the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It''s the White House, home to US presidents, first ladies, first children, and even first pets! But aren''t you curious: why is the house white (and how many gallons of paint keep it that way)? Who built the place? How many rooms are in there and what are they used for? Where does the president work? Where does the first family live? Is there really a bowling alley in the White House? The lively text and interesting photographs in this fact-filled 8 x 8 will answer all these questions and more about daily life in the most famous house in America.

This bestselling photographic Thanksgiving picture book is now available in ebook! At sunup when the cockerel crows, young Sarah Morton''s day begins. Come and join her as she goes about her work and play in an early American settlement in the year 1627.There''s a fire to build, breakfast to cook, chickens to feed, goats to milk, and letters and scripture to learn. Between the chores, there is her best friend, Elizabeth, with whom she shares her hopes and dreams. But Sarah is worried about her new stepfather. Will she ever earn his love and learn to call him father?

"[Are] you curious where ... fossils came from-- and who found them? Dig into this book to discover more about [the] exciting clues to the past!"--Page 4 of cover.

Looks at the Battle of the Bulge, Adolf Hitler''s failed offensive into Belgium in December 1944.

Aboriginal Cultural Association with Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve

Presents a young reader''s adaptation of "The Guns at Last Light," tracing the Battle of Normandy and the Allied liberation of Western Europe through the end of World War II.

"This report is an examination of the documentary records relating to Aboriginal people and Cullunghutti Mountain and surrounds from the 1770''s to the 1920''s. The European land use of the area is also addressed as it has had a massive impact on the Mountain and on Aboriginal peeople''s access to their country and its resources. It tells only a small portion of the long history of Aboriginal people in the region. As a documentary history the majority of the information relates to interations with, and the impacts of, the European intrusion and annexation of land and rights. The documents were almost all written by Europeans and provide only glimpses of Aboriginal viewpoints; they cannot voice what life was like for Aboriginal people. The collection of oral hstories from Aboriginal people with links to the area has the capacity to contribute enormously to our understanding of the region''s history and of the Mountain''s value."--Introduction.

Monarch butterflies travel hundreds of miles every year. Find out about the life cycle of these amazing insects as they change from tiny caterpillars into beautiful butterflies.

Readers will learn all about penguins, including how they stay warm, eat, and raise their young.

The ocean is home to the biggest creatures on Earth. Meet giant fish, seals, clams, eels, and sharks.

Earth''s atmosphere is getting warmer. Scientists call this global warming. How does this affect you? Read this book to find out!

Fire and water can help people. They can also cause natural disasters. Forest fires can spread quickly. Floods can cover houses and towns. Find out how people fight fires and try to prevent floods.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes looks at how and why these phenomena occur.

Captures the day of ten-year-old Mary Geddy in Williamsburg, Virginia when the colony decided to vote for independence from Great Britain on May 15, 1776.

The story of the First Thanksgiving is told from the points-of-view of a 14-year-old Wampanoag Indian boy and a 6-year-old English Pilgrim boy. Photographed at the Plimoth Plantation, this story gives readers an unusual and effective interpretation through the parallel points-of-view of Native Americans and the Pilgrims. Full-color photos.

A twelve-year-old apprentice and a seven-year-old passenger experience the first voyage of the Mayflower.

Chosen to become a special warrior prince in 1627, Tapenum prepares himself for the great honor by hunting, fishing, and sharing a day with friends and family, in a story that is complemented by photographs of Plymouth Plantation.

Describes six-year-old Ernie Wong''s preparations, at home and in school, for the Chinese New Year celebrations and his first public performance of the lion dance.

Cada ano, mas de un millon de turistas visitan la Casa Blanca, donde han vivido cuarenta y una familias famosas. Al igual que sucede con la mayoria de las casas grandes y antiguas, los personajes que alli trabajaron y vivieron, y los sucesos que alli occurrieron, han dado pie a numerosas historias. Esta es la historia de la Casa Blanca.

Andrew hopes for excitement when his family moves from their farm to Prairietown in 1836, but things seem pretty tame until he overhears talk about a mysterious night rider.

Text and photographs follow a six-year-old Pilgrim boy through a busy day during the spring harvest in 1627: doing chores, getting to know his Wampanoag Indian neighbors, and spending time with his family.

Text and photographs depict the history and trivia of the White House and its tenants.

Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the book Sarah Morton''s day.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of families.