Marion Dane Bauer

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

"Everyone loves Earth's little neighbor: the Moon! It lights up our night sky, guides our oceans, and so much more. Beginning readers will love learning all about the Moon in this new Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--

"Learn all about planet Earth in the third book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"--

An introduction to the Statue of Liberty explains how it was built, what it is made of, and the symbolism behind it, and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder.

Visit Mount Rushmore as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country's greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Mount Rushmore is the most visited place in the United States. Learn the story about how this wonder of America was made.

Learn about the Rocky Mountains, how they came to be and what animals live there.

"It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out."--Jacket.

Tells how the Falls were made and the history that surrounds them.

Uncovers the mysteries of snow and celebrates the joy it can bring.

Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations...