Phyllis Jean Perry

"Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History" features seventeen short profiles of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Centennial State. Phyllis J. Perry reveals the dark side of some well-known and even revered characters from Colorado's past -- both part-time Jerks and others who were Jerks through and through"--P. [4] of cover.

Discusses crickets and grasshoppers, including katydids and locusts, all insects that are known for their sounds and their hopping abilities.

Presents a variety of animals that hibernate.

A color-illustrated historical overview of trains that also explains how trains work and presents a time line, a glossary, and a listing of related books and Web sites.

An introduction to sailplaning, discussing the history and development of the activity and presenting information about pilot training, competitions, the design of the gliders, and the science behind soaring.

"Presents several science experiments and project ideas using plants"--Provided by publisher.