Explains that there are children in all parts of the world, and introduces children from Nunavut, Bolivia, Tanzania, China, Afghanistan, Germany, and the United States who describe what life is like f
Introduces fire fighting and its history, and follows a typical fire fighter from checking equipment in the morning through training exercises, working with the community, and responding to alarms to
Experience the hustle and bustle of world marketplaces in this book, which includes comprehensive maps and colorful pictures. Readers will visit Asia, Africa, Europe, Mexico, Latin America and the Mid
Presents information about deserts, including what they are, the different deserts of the world, where they exist, how they form, and the kinds of animals that live in them.
Presents information about rain forests, including what they are, the difference between tropical and temperate rain forests, where each type exists, how they form, and the kinds of animals that live
Introduces the work of a cowhand, and follows typical ranch workers from rising before three in the morning to prepare for the day through rounding up and caring for the cattle to caring for their hor
Introduces ballet and the training of a dancer, and follows a typical professional dancer from a morning class through rehearsals and preparations for going on stage to an evening performance.
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the leader who began working for women's rights and other social reforms as a young woman and continued for more than fifty years.
Describes the stages involved in building a house and the various people who contribute, from the architect who designs it through the contractor and the various skilled workers to the person who does
As soon as you open the door, you can smell it: the sweet aroma of glazed donuts and cookies fresh from the oven. Come visit your neighborhood bakery. Learn the secrets to artful cupcakes and oven-fre
Look up at the night sky. People have always wondered what is out there. From the first satellites to the latest shuttle launches, space exploration has changed. This book shares the amazing history a
Roberto Clemente was a major league baseball player and a great humanitarian. He started many programs to help children who were less fortunate and taught them to be good citizens. By the end of his c
