Covering history and prehistory over the last 12,000 years - thinking, building, fighting wars, and the arts - this book is geered towards eight to ten-year-olds. It includes a special fold-out fea…
This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fas…
Presents an introduction to world history, from prehistoric peoples through ancient civilizations to the early twentieth century, focusing on the varying cultures, art, and daily life of civilizati…
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird…
"Trees are very nice," says Janice May Udry in her first book for children. She goes on to explain that even one tree is nice, if it is the only one you happen to have. Some of the reasons why t…
In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird…
Questions and answers with illustrations that must children and adults ask. Ex: Why is the sea salty? What are breezes? What is a UFO? Why do we need to eat? What is a Phoenix? What is the Grand Ca…
Draw me a star. And the artist drew a star. It was a good star. Draw me a sun, said the star. And the artist drew a sun. And on the artist draws, bringing the world to life picture by beautiful pic…