Third-grader Benjy, tired of being small for his age, decides to build up his body by eating the breakfast cereal of sports stars.

This book focuses on key issues and current research evidence of links between children's behavior in outdoor play environments and children's development. Specific attention is given to ways that outdoor play environments are extensions of other development settings, like the classroom or family. Since most work up to this point has focused on development in indoor classroom settings or in other developmental contexts, this book makes an important contribution.

Third grader Benjy attempts a variety of disastrous business enterprises--including a lemonade stand and a car-and-dog washing operation--to earn money to buy a new fielder's mitt.

Eight-year-old Benjy tries various schemes to earn money to buy a baseball glove.

Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.