Pamela McDowell

When Cricket McKay and her best friend, Shilo, discover that a cougar has been seen in the town of Waterton, they are thrilled that school closes for a few days as a precaution. The townspeople are worried though. They want the cougar caught and relocated, which could be disastrous for the cougar. Cricket's dad, the national park's warden, is receiving reports of the cougar causing all kinds of trouble around town, but it's the type of trouble it...

A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizing how he overcame obstacles and achieved success as a civil rights leader. Includes brief information on the civil rights movement in general, King's home state of Georgia, and a lesson on writing biographies.

There are only three kinds of sea dragons on Earth. All three are found in ocean waters near Australia. Find out more in Sea Dragons, one of the titles in Weird Fish.

Founding Fathers features some of the most important statesmen in America's history. Focusing on the life and times of each remarkable American, this biography series offers an in-depth look at their achievements, successes, and notable contributions to the founding of the United States of America. Captivating facts and vibrant visuals engage students in the timeless tales of these great men.

Did you know computers are so new, they have only been used for about 30 years? Other technology, like the abacus, is very old. Young readers will discover the differences between these technology opposites and more in “Technology”, a Science Opposites book.

Did you know that caterpillars crawl very slowly? They turn into insects that use wings to fly very fast. Young readers will discover the differences between these insect opposites and more in “Insects”, a Science Opposites book.

Did you know that animals in the tundra have small ears and thick fur because of the cold? Deserts can be too hot for most plants to grow. Young readers will discover the differences between these environment opposites and more in “Environments”, a Science Opposites book.

Did you know that some trees have red leaves? Many animals are red, too. Find out more in Red, one of the titles in the My Favorite Color series.

When an osprey nest atop an electrical pole catches fire, the whole town of Waterton loses power. Being a park warden's daughter, Jenna (whom everyone calls Cricket) is there at the scene, where she finds three abandoned baby ospreys. Caring for the chicks proves to be challenging for Cricket. The birds are noisy, hungry and very picky eaters. But when she discovers that the power company is building a new anti-nesting device on the electrical pole,...