"Learn all about what hedgehogs are, where they live, what they eat, and other cool facts about these spiky animals"--

During the hard times of 1932, a poor shoe shine man gives a child his cap, gloves, and an angel made from a spool, then receives a wonderful gift in return.

One pirate from the Atlantic Ocean and one from the Pacific Ocean meet and have contest to see who is the best pirate in the world.

"Explore one of the most prominent names from British royal history with this biography of Queen Elizabeth II. Kids will learn about her rise to become the current queen of the United Kingdom"--

In this version of the classic song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," the farmer's granddaughter plants a garden which provides a place for birds, insects, and other wild creatures to shelter and nest. Backmatter presents facts and activities related to this lively ecosystem.