Joanne Mattern

As soon as Anne Shirley arrived at the snug, white farmhouse called Green Gables, she knew she wanted to stay forever. But would the Cuthberts send her back to the orphanage? Anne knows she's not what they expected -- a skinny girl with decidedly red hair and a temper to match. If only she could convince them to let her stay, she'd try very hard not to keep rushing headlong into scrapes or blurt out the very first thing she had to say. Anne was...

Describes the early life of William Wrigley, the businessman whose use of premiums in marketing made him a leader in the chewing gum business, explains how he built his company, and discusses his later life and ownership of the Chicago Cubs.

Profiles the life of frozen food inventor Clarence Birdseye.

"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Exotic cat breed"--Provided by publisher.

A photographic introduction to king cobras, providing information about where they live, how they look, what they eat, and how they guard against danger.

Describes the early life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald's restaurants into an international chain, explains how he built the business, and discusses his later life and the charities he supported.

This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they learn about comparing things in a group by more than and less than.

"Long snout. Big teeth. Hard scales. Lives in warm climates. Is it an alligator or a crocodile? Look inside to learn how these beasts from the age of dinosaurs are alike and how they differ!"--

Text and color illustrations explore Twitter, a social-networking service that allows users to post short messages that cannot be longer than 140 characters.

Describes the life and career of the 45th president of the United States, including his childhood in New York, his business career, and his personal life