On Sara's camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, "she becomes the first human ever to witness a Salamander Ball."--Cover. Includes illustrations and information on fifteen types of salamanders

In the Great Smoky Mountains, moonshine making was a world unto itself. On the one hand, moonshining was about dynamite-totting lookouts, fast cars, snitching, quick cash, hidden stills, "revenuers," and deadly gunplay. On the other, it was a story of earnest farm families living in remote mountain valleys and practicing their traditional craft of moonshining so they could buy shoes for their children. Yet perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this book is the sudden resurgence of making moonshine in the Southern mountains today. Join author and noted historian Dr. Daniel S. Pierce to learn about the traditions, foibles, and dangers of mountain "blockading" from the early 19th century to tomorrow.

When Sabrina falls into a red squirrel nest, she creates quite a fuss. Just who is this critter who has landed in their home? She sort of looks like them, except for her big, googly eyes and her arm flaps. And she always wants to sleep during the day instead of at night, when the red squirrels sleep. But it's a good thing this misfit stays awake at night, as the red squirrels soon discover.

These beautiful mist-shrouded mountains can, and often do, turn deadly... Volume I of Into the Mist depicts men and women in extreme situations, struggling to survive against brutal and often deadly adversity. Through the book's 13 chapters, Into the Mist readers will: -Piece together the events leading to a tragic encounter between an elementary school teacher and two black bears in the park's backcountry. -Share in the heroic response of the park's rangers in the face of brutal weather events, including the March 1993 "Storm of the Century," and their successful efforts to rescue hundreds of stranded visitors and ultimately prevent loss of life and limb. -Experience a lone hiker's final moments as he succumbs to bitter cold without benefit of a shelter as wind-driven snow piles ever higher on the trail. -Learn how the body of a murdered Jane Doe discovered in a park stream leads to a cross-country hunt for her killer. -A bonus appendix lists the park's leading causes of death and most dangerous places.

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about your family! I have a beautiful PART OF BODY, just like grandma! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about famous ancestors, family ghost stories, and your family tree, Family Tree Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any family! Play alone, in a group, or at the dinner table! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Family Tree Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about your family! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun with Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Follow the annual life cycle of spotted salamanders.

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures is a fascinating read - not only do you discover the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy, you also learn about the lives and times of a great number of creatures: see how they survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how they have adapted to the most inhospitable habitats. Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and shocking facts to share with your friends. It's everything you need to know, and everything you WANT to find out.