Liz is staying with her grandmother in her old house in the woods of northern Minnesota when one night a noise awakens her. It is someone calling her name, calling for Elizabeth. Liz opens her eyes. There is a blue ghost in her room! What does the ghost want from her?
This exciting mystery by Newbery Honor writer Marion Dane Bauer is perfect for first chapter-book readers.

Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.

After Jenna gives her little sister an old doll dressed in red velvet as a birthday present, the occurrence of some very disturbing events make Jenna suspect the doll might be possessed

Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.

"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."--

An introduction to Yellowstone National Park describes the landscape and animals found there and explains how people came to use natural means to tend the world's first national park

Simply describes how various baby animals come into the world and what happens when a human baby is born

"Exquisite waterfalls, giant granite cliffs, ample hiking trails, and stunning views-these are just a few of the things that make Yosemite National Park one of the most popular parks in the world. Beginning readers will love exploring and learning about the beauty and grandeur of this iconic park in this informative Ready-to-Read"--

Describes how Mt. Rusmore was made