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Mountain Biking
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes the history, equipment, safety tips, and competitive riding of mountain bikes.
Copyright Date: 1997
Mountains
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.
Copyright Date: 2000
The Names Project (Cornerstones Of Freedom)
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes the continually growing quilt that is being created as a memorial to those who have died of AIDS and to draw attention to this devastating disease.
Copyright Date: 1999
Nana's Fiddle
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Although her neighbors are reluctant to listen to her play the fiddle, Nana persists and her hog steals the show.
Copyright Date: 2002
Nana's Hog
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Although people think her behavior improper, Nana rides a hog through town.
Copyright Date: 1998
Neptune: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes the eighth planet from the Sun, Neptune, and its orbit, rotation, gassy surface, rings, moons, and the visit by the Voyager 2 probe.
Copyright Date: 1999
The New Kid
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Gabby learns a lesson in kindness when she befriends the new girl in school.
Copyright Date: 2003
The Noodle Game
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Three J has the opportunity to cheat in a contest to win a new bike and must decide what to do.
Copyright Date: 2001
The Pet Show
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: The Corner Kids learn that it takes patience to teach their dog tricks in time for the community pet show.
Copyright Date: 2002
Pluto
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Discusses the smallest, most distant, and most mysterious planet in our solar system, its discovery, and its peculiar orbit.
Copyright Date: 1999
Praying Mantises: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, protective devices, and relatives of the praying mantis.
Copyright Date: 1999
The Promise
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.
Copyright Date: 2002
Quiet Wyatt
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: A boy who is normally very loud is quiet on this day. He imagines all the way he could be loud.
Copyright Date: 2007
Raindrops
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Follows the water cycle, as a raindrop moves into a creek, into a stream, into a river, and to its end in a lazy ocean.
Copyright Date: 1999
Rock Climbing
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Presents a brief description of rock climbing, a sport that requires little equipment, appeals to all ages, and is considered to be mental as well as physical.
Copyright Date: 1997
Rolling . In-Line!
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Book for children and teens about all aspects of in-line skating: its history, the equipment needed, various maneuvers, how to select skates, safety equipment, and more.
Copyright Date: 1994
Rumble Bus
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Passengers get on and off the bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.
Copyright Date: 2006
Sammy's Something Sweet
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: When his Granny Frannie wants something sweet for dessert, young Sammy decides to play a trick on her.
Copyright Date: 2006
School Rules
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Alex, Three J, Gabby, and their classmates decide on rules of behavior so that the class can work well together.
Copyright Date: 2002
The Sidewalk Patrol
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Gabby and her friends take time to move some bicycles so that their blind neighbor can walk on the sidewalk.
Copyright Date: 2002
Silent Kay And The Dragon
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Kay goes on a quest with a dragon.
Copyright Date: 2007
Skiing: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Illustrates the various styles of skiing, from cross-country to downhill, as well as kinds of equipment and clothing.
Copyright Date: 1997
Slower Than A Slug
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: A boy and his little sister argue in rhyme over who is faster, in this story told using opposites.
Copyright Date: 2007
Snowboarding
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Traces the history of this recreational activity, describes the required equipment and basic techniques, concludes with a discussion of safety issues and competitive aspects of the sport.
Copyright Date: 1997
The Sparkle Thing
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Gabby takes a pretty sparkle thing from the market without paying for it and must face the consequences.
Copyright Date: 2001