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.
Children will find this book a lot of fun to write! After researching information about animal life, kids can pretend to interview animals about the foods they eat, the ways they move and hide, and th
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 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
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
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
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
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
"Animals live in many kinds of habitats, located in different parts of the world. This book compares and contrasts these habitats and encourages students to learn how animals have adapted to where the
Describes the difference between man-eating and plant-eating animals, the kinds of foods that they eat, and the different body parts they use to obtain food.
Describes the different ways in which animals move, including the flight of birds, the climbing behavior of monkeys, and the migration of whales from cold to warm waters.
Children will learn about endemic animals, which can only be found on certain islands. The amazing photographs show the land and water habitats of islands such as Galapagos, Madagascar, Sumatra and Bo
Young children will love this introduction to baby primates! Simple text and captivating photos inform young readers about these smart animals and the different groups to which they belong, including
Not all forests are the same. Children will learn about northern, or boreal, forest habitats and the animals that live in them. Cute baby wolves, cougars, bears, lynx, porcupines, and moose are some o
Children will learn about river habitats and the animals that live in them and along their banks. Baby beavers, crocodiles, brown bears, otters, swans, geese, tigers, and hippos are some of the animal
Close-up images of baby animals highlight the basic facts about different kinds of mammals, such as hoofed mammals, elephants, rodents, rabbits, marsupials, and primates. Children will learn about the
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
