Patricia Lauber

Explains the concept of a food chain and how plants, animals, and humans are ecologically linked.

An introduction to one of the curiosities of the sea--the multi-tentacled, highly intelligent octopus.

A new friend gives Hans and his sister Gretel enough money for one pair of ice skates, so Hans insists that Gretel enter the grand competition for silver skates, while he seeks the great doctor who consents to try to restore their father's memory.