Patricia Daniels

To accept people for where they are in their life. To accept, religion, creed, the color of their skin, and sexual orientation. I want people to read about the social ills of this country.

A young seaman joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod, led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.

A first-step guide to cooking introduces such basic skills as chopping, mixing, and blending, and provides classic family recipes and tips for making an appetizing presentation.

"Your body is an incredible machine that can run for more than 80 years without batteries, can self-propel over land and water, can heal itself from most common ailments, and can pair with another of its kind to reproduce. This updated, fully illustrated, easy-to-understand guide from National Geographic explores the intricate systems that make up the marvelous human body--from head to toe, inside and out. Beautifully designed and brimming with fascinating...

"[A] guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying bats, badgers, chipmunks, and hundreds of other mammals in and around your own backyard"--Publisher.

Presents facts on trees commonly found in the United States, including maple, birch, pine, and cherry, discussing how a forest grows, leaf structure, and the colors of autumn.

This fun, smart guide answers kids' questions as it takes them on a journey through the human body and all its systems. The book is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top-10 lists, simple experiments, and weird-but-true wacky details. Full color.