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The World Wide Web: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: A basic overview of the World Wide Web, including the history of its development and details on how to use it.
Copyright Date: 2000
The Winter Olympics
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.
Copyright Date: 1997
What Good Is A Tree?
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: When a boy wonders, "What good is a tree?" he and his sister come up with a lot of answers, from using it as a fort to making it second base.
Copyright Date: 1998
We Are One: The Story Of Bayard Rustin
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Bayard Rustin was a man with purpose- and a man with heart. As a nonviolent activist, Bayard made his mark working alongside many African American leaders, notably A. Philip Randolph and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Copyright Date: 2007
Venus
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Discusses our early ideas about the planet Venus, what we have discovered about its true nature, and what we may learn from it in the future.
Copyright Date: 1998
Valleys And Canyons: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: The book is meant for children, containing information and illustrations about different types of valleys, their formation, and many more details.
Copyright Date: 2000
Valleys And Canyons
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes different kinds of valleys and canyons and how they are formed.
Copyright Date: 2000
Uranus: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.
Copyright Date: 1999
Unusual Friendships: Symbiosis In The Animal World
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Explores the fascinating and surprising relationships formed by different species for survival, protection, or food.
Copyright Date: 1993
Unsinkable!
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.
Copyright Date: 2002
Twelve Plump Cookies
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Egbert practices division as he shares cookies with his friends and neighbors.
Copyright Date: 2006
Trash Trouble
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: On a field trip to the Nature Center, Three J leads his second-grade classmates on a mission to pick up as much trash as possible after find a bird caught in a discarded lunch bag.
Copyright Date: 2003
Surfing
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Describes the history, equipment, and basic techniques of surfing, as well as safety issues and surfing etiquette.
Copyright Date: 1997
Summer Fun
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: When the Corner Kids cannot go to the water park because the car breaks down, Alex figures out a way they can have fun in spite of their disappointment.
Copyright Date: 2003
Subway: The Story Of Tunnels, Tubes And Tracks
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: A high-speed history of the tunnels and trains that transport millions of people every day and lie hidden beneath the streets of many cities around the world.
Copyright Date: 2004
Speed Skating: A True Book
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: A brief overview of the sport of speed skating including its history, equipment, categories of events, and memorable performances by speed skaters at the Olympic games.
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
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
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
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
Silent Kay And The Dragon
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Kay goes on a quest with a dragon.
Copyright Date: 2007
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
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
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
Rumble Bus
by Brimner, Larry Dane
Synopsis: Passengers get on and off the bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.
Copyright Date: 2006