Young readers are introduced to the many changes children experience in their early years. The simple text takes readers on a journey from the day a child is born through the first six years of life.
Presents various aspects of the Japanese landscape and economy, discussing its islands, volcanoes and other natural features, farms, transportation system, industries, and employment practices.
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and
Describes the lure of gold that drew both men and women west and discusses how they lived, the difficulties they faced, and the impact of the gold rush on Native Americans
Profiles the development of certain insects and amphibians, including dragonflies and frogs, that begin life looking very different than during adulthood.
Presents an introduction to the people of Mexico, discussing marriage, family, childhood, clothing and costumes, education, village life, farms, hehoes, and icons.
Explains that animals hide to avoid being eaten or to catch their dinner, and discusses camouflage, mimicry, and other methods animals use to protect themselves.
Profiles the development of certain insects and amphibians, including dragonflies and frogs, that begin life looking very different from the way they do during adulthood.
Looks at the different types of household chores and productive activities that children take part in, including taking care of pets, cleaning, and helping to prepare meals.
Introduces coasts, discussing the different types, how they are formed, where they are found around the world, and the plants, animals, and people that live on them.
Introduces rivers, discussing the different types, how they are formed, where they are found around the world, and the plants, animal, and people that live on them.
Looks at the different types of veterinarians and what they do during the day, including caring for farm animals, wild animals, animals in shelters, and family pets.
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.
Explains why people became settlers, looks at the work done at the village gristmill, sawmill, general store, and settler home, and describes the jobs of carpenters, coopers, wheelwrights, blacksmiths
Young children demonstrate ways that they keep their bodies healthy, including exercising, drinking plenty of water, eating good foods, keeping clean, and having regular visits to the doctor and denti
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
This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears),
