New Releases by Patricia Lauber

While Mrs. Logan takes over a dress shop, Brian, Sis, and Clarence take over New York. Who else but Clarence the TV dog could bring fame to an unknown restaurant, capture a wild beast, or trap a ring of thieves?

For each state and the District of Columbia, gives a brief summary of its history, geography, industry and agriculture; and lists facts about its size, capital, motto, seal, flag and other items.

Studies the life processes and functions of the human body.

Traces simply and briefly the history of the dog and his relationship with man from the time when the first pact of friendship developed between them.

Describes over fifty animals throughout the world that carry their own nursery with them like the kangaroo, wombat, koala, oppossum, and bandicoot.

Tells the difference between ice, icebergs, and glaciers; describes the icebergs that form each spring off the Greenland icecap and are guided by the Atlantic Current; and discusses the Ice Age and what influence scientists think the polar cap will have on the climate in the future.

A history of exploration, travel, and trade on the Congo River. Describes the journeys of Henry M. Stanley, the animal and mineral riches of the river, and the life of its peoples today.

Describes instances of dolphin friendship with humans, dolphin anatomy and life in the sea, care of their young, dolphins as pets and performers, and scientific experiments on their capacity to hear and communicate with one another.

Presents the penguins of the Edinburgh zoo, telling how they are caught and cared for; examines the evolution of the penguin and his adaptation to the climatic changes of Antarctica; and describes the life and habits of the Adélie and Emperor penguins.

Describes the birth of the Mighty Mississippi and its importance in the development of the country. Briefly examines piloting and engineering problems and man''s methods of controlling or correcting them.

A collie known as Clown because of his antics, who would not learn to do his duty and take care of the sheep properly, proves his worth during a flood.

A flea circus causes children problems.

Further adventures of Clarence the dog, this time on Cape Cod where he enjoys himself as long as he can avoid getting wet.

Scientists study glaciers and glacial history trying to discover why the ice ages happened, and when they might come again.

Life cycle of a forest and its importance in our lives. Grades 4-6.