Larry Dane Brimner

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.

Describes the history of bobsledding and luge competition, with a look at these sports at the Olympics.

Describes the different kinds of caves, how they are formed, and the wildlife that lives within them.

The Corner Kids learn that it takes patience to teach their dog tricks in time for the community pet show.

A young wolf cub learns from his father that he is able to do just what is needed for his size.

Although people think her behavior improper, Nana rides a hog through town.

Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.

Describes what mountains are, how they are formed, what kinds of plants and animals live on them, and how they affect the surrounding weather.

A child has fun playing with some cats.

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.