Gail Gibbons

Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.

An introduction to sea turtles describes their characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.

"Step back in time ... to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...

Discusses both male and female African elephants, their physical characteristics, how they are threatened and how we are protecting them.

Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.

An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.

Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and the customs associated with it and what it has come to mean in our society.

Includes descriptions of the physical characteristics of these gorillas as well as information about how they live, including how they eat, raise their young, and adapt to their environment.

Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking.