How do we know what dinosaurs were like?Dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. Then suddenly they all died out. How do we know now what they looked like? How do we know that they really exi
Push that button and what happens? Bam Click Pop Wham Turn the pages of this book and what happens? All of that (thanks to the Push-Button boy) and a whole lot more
An award-winning author celebrates childhood independence! Button, zip, scrub, rub, paint and write -these are just a few of the things independent children can do. Aliki's fun rhyming text and live
Run to the bathroom, fast as an elf. Sit, wash, brush, all by myself. There are all sorts of things independent children can do--dress, undress, button, zip, scrub, rub, paint, and write--all by them
Did you know...that wooly mammoths were plant eaters?that they lived during the Ice Age, protected by their thick coats and layers of fat?that their bones were used to make shelters, jewelry and even
"Aliki makes manners accessible to children through colorful cartoon-style illustrations designed to teach some of the basics....Her lively primer sparkles with examples....There's plenty to learn, pl
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. "[Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level."?BL. "Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks."?SLJ. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)
Hello. Good-bye. Every day we use these words.In one way or another we say them again and again. We say "hello" when we meet.We say "good-bye" when we part. They are a beginning and an end.Who but the incomparable Aliki would be able to take these two simple words and show us that they are filled with possibilities. There are many different kinds of hellos -- and just as many good-byes. And each can be filled with excitement and surprise. Start reading-and say hello to fun!
‘Children and adults of various ages, races, and physical abilities tour a public aquarium to look at many of the world’s marine creatures. The language is almost lyrical…[and] the story is alive with
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers
'Children and adults of various ages, races, and physical abilities tour a public aquarium to look at many of the world's marine creatures. The language is almost lyrical... and] the story is alive wi
Aliki takes readers on a guided tour that begins with grazing cows, proceeds through milking and a trip to the dairy, and ends with some different foods made from milk. This revised edition of Aliki's
How did those enormous dinosaur skeletons get inside the museum? Long ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Then, suddenly, they died out. For thousands of years, no one knew these giant creatures had eve
Brief text and pictures present the life of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture
Brief text and pictures present the life of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture
"The day she was born, her grandfather made her a ring of silver and a polished stone, because he loved her already." Through the years, the little girl and her grandfather share so many happy times -
The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone i
What's so great about corn? Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki tells the story of corn: Ho
Dinosaurs are extinct now, but you can visit dinosaur skeletons in a museum. There you will meet Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Diplodocus and learn how they ruled the earth millions of years ago. Yo
This treasury of tales by acclaimed children's author Aliki centers on Charles, a young crocodile who sometimes has trouble focusing. In addition toKeep Your Mouth Closed, Dear and Use Your Head, Dear
What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus
"Children often have difficulty articulating emotions. That fact is the underpinning for Aliki's catalog of feelings, be they happy, sad, or somewhere in between."--Booklist. "A delightful book."--Ne
