Laurence Pringle

A poetic introduction to coastal llife at the ocean and how creatures in and near the water behave.

Jesse's toys seem to come to life and shape a new road as the little boy plays with his dump truck, bulldozer, and other road-building equipment.

Provides a history of tobacco products and smoking, with a discussion of harmful effects and changing social attitudes.

A nonfiction book that discusses human life before birth, and hence, why the bellybutton.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of Africanized bees and discusses how they came to Brazil, how they are spreading northward, and their potentially disruptive influence on the native honeybee population which in turn could damage crop yields and the honey and beeswax industry.

Surveys the history and development of nuclear power and presents both sides of the controversy surrounding its use.

"Whoopee! Jesse and Becky are going camping with Dad. They've never done this before, so they're excited--but a little scared, too..."