Patrick Merrick

Introduces the holiday of Easter and some of the ways in which it is celebrated, explaining the origin and meaning of such symbols as Easter eggs and the Easter bunny.

Gives basic facts on droughts, their causes, and their results.

Brief and simple overview of the country of Venezuela, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about...

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of ticks.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of snow leopards.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of loons.

Introduces the history, geography, people, and customs of the Central American country of Honduras.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of cockroaches.

Introduces the history, geography, people, and customs of the Southeast Asian country of Vietnam.