New Releases by Larry Dane Brimner

A simple explanation of what e-mail is and how to use it to communicate with others through the Internet and the Information Superhighway.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ants increase by multiples of ten as they march up the hill toward a tall cake.

A brief overview of the sport of speed skating including its history, equipment, categories of events, and memorable performances by speed skaters at the Olympic games.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and current situation of the Tohono O''odham, whose name means the Desert People.

Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.

Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.

A basic overview of the World Wide Web, including the history of its development and details on how to use it.

Discusses the history, equipment, and basic techniques of surfing, as well as safety issues and surfing etiquette.

Ants increase by multiples of ten as they march up the hill toward a tall cake.

Everyone says Mary is brave, as she performs a number of tasks that require courage.

A dog imagines what the world would be like for dogs if they had wings.

Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 rush across town to Fire Company 5, where the firehouse dog is having puppies.

Examines roller-blading as both a fitness tool and a sport, discussing such issues as equipment selection, safety, history, racing, and skate-dancing

This classic holiday book with heartwarming illustrations makes a perfect gift for boys and girls 5 - 7 years old. Christmas is a time for gift giving, and remembering old friends. But this Christmas it seems there are no gifts for Old Armadillo and no friends to remember him. "Merry Christmas!" he calls from the front door of his casita. But no one is there to hear. He checks his letter basket. But no one has sent him a Christmas card. Saddened, he shuffles back inside and falls asleep, believing his friends have forgotten him. Meanwhile, something wonderful is happening outside his casita. Roadrunner, Coyote, Raccoon, Bear, and others are secretly preparing a big Christmas surprise for their friend. Old Armadillo awakes to find the joy of Christmas as he realizes that his friends have remembered him after all. Larry Dane Brimner''s loving story is filled with holiday cheer, and warmly illustrated by Dominic Catalano. Together, author and illustrator have created a picture book that will gladden the hearts of little ones each and every Christmas.

Gay and lesbian teenagers relate their experiences regarding the discovery and acceptance of their sexual orientation.

Cory is turning seven, and his best friend convinces him to "investigate" the birthday present his mother has hidden away. But when they open it and it doesn''t work they''re afraid they''ve broken it! As if that isn''t bad enough, the class bully tries to ruin Cory''s birthday party at the skating rink. It looks as if second grade is off to a bad start for Cory Coleman.

Trying to find out why his birthday has been forgotten, Country Bear persists in interrupting the activities of what appears to be a secret club.