An introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today. Egypt's w
Provides an overview of Australia, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Describes some of the things everybody needs, from those like sunlight and water that are necessary to all living things to friends, learning, and fun.
Introduces patterns and progression through presenting sets of things from the natural world and asking readers to identify the characteristics that they share in order to complete the set.
When living things die, they still have energy and nutrients in their bodies. The leftover energy and nutrients are used by other living things. Nothing is wasted in nature. Living things that eat dea
Introduces patterns and progression through presenting sets of things from the natural world and asking readers identify the characteristics that they share in order to complete the set.
Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproducti
Baby animals must know how to stay alive. The most important things every baby needs to know is how to find food and how to avoid predators. Baby predators wrestle and fight each other as a way of lea
Engaging photographs help children explore their different skills and abilities, from reading and singing to helping care for younger siblings. By naming the things they can do, children will feel emp
Children will be amazed by images of many kinds of baby carnivores that belong to a group of mammals with sharp teeth and claws. Fascinating text explains how baby carnivores are cared for by their mo
With the help of this book, children can write a book about different countries or concentrate on one country. Children will learn how to draw maps showing the continent on which the country is locate
Describes how organisms obtain food, discussing animals that are herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores, how food chains work, the function of scavengers in nature, and the food habits of humans.
Uses a simple rhyming pattern to tell the story of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, with photos and illustrations that show Santa and his reindeer on their annual trip as well as the joy on children's fa
This book shows children how past communities were different from those of today by pairing modern photographs with illustrations of life in pioneer times. Topics include malls and general stores, fam
The everyday life of the modern Japanese people is highlighted along with traditional customs, such as the tea ceremony, and modern leisure activities, such as manga and karaoke, and the way of life o
Uses a simple rhyming pattern to tell the story of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, with photos and illustrations that show Santa and his reindeer on their annual trip as well as the joy on children's fa
"The book starts with the stages of metamorphosis from egg to worm-like caterpillar to pupa, and finally, to a magnificent butterfly. It then introduces some caterpillars and butterflies and asks chi
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
Provides an overview of Native Americans before their contact with the Europeans, discussing the shelter, food, clothing, tools, and activities of tribes in such regions as the Eastern Great Lakes, th
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
This book teaches children about mountains, volcanoes, coasts, valleys, islands, caves, and canyons. For their own books, suggestions for research will begin with the landforms around the children's h
