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Introduces young artists to the element of shape. This title helps readers learn how shapes of different kinds, including geometric shapes and the organic shapes found in nature, can be used in art, and how artists use shapes to create patterns or make objects look nearby or far away.

Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is right? This title features six people who have all shown their commitment to a world of equality and fairness.

Reveals how different food groups work within the body, the value of eating locally and green growing practices, cultural differences in food choice, guidelines of daily nutritional requirements. This work helps children learn what different kinds of meats, poultry and fish are eaten around the world, and how much a person needs to eat each day.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 9 years, this book features facts, such as how crickets hear with their legs, how bats and dolphins use echolocation, how elephants hear low-frequency sounds, and how sharks use their lateral line for sensing movement in water.

Kung hay fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities throughout the world. This title is suitable for children of ages 4 to 8 years.

Once used only as a mode of transportation, skiing has become an internationally respected sport of speed and agility. This book provides children with the tips and tricks they need to hit the slopes. It highlights: how to get on and off a chair lift; basics of turning and stopping; tips on handling moguls; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9.

Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this book aims to teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and agriculture.

Intended for ages 6-10, this book introduces kids to the kinds of storms that take place each year. It features large, full-colour images of storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards, which accompany explanations of how different storms develop and the kinds of effects these storms have on the lives of people and animals.

Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513, as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico.

When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonise, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. Intended for ages 8-14, this title talks about the founding, loss, and reclamation of the Virginia colony in the late 1500s.

Ancient Greece gave the world democracy, the Olympic games, art and architecture. This work examines the cultural accomplishments of both ancient and modern Greece. It includes topics such as: the Olympic games; ancient and modern; the Greek diaspora; apartment living in Athens; and the Greek film industry.

Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colours. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and traditions. This title presents an introduction this colourful celebration.

This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas.

Suitable for the children of ages 6 to 8 years, this book looks at the life cycle of pond frogs and tree frogs, with amazing photographs following their metamorphosis from tadpoles to adult amphibian. This book describes frogs' different habitats, how they find food, and how they protect themselves.

There's more to this spooky festivity than carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. This title explores the history behind this yearly custom, including its roots in ancient Celtic tradition, as well as the costumed and candied evening it is today. It is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

Presents an introduction to Australia. This book lets you learn about the native Aboriginal peoples and their way of life, the harsh Outback wilderness, the Great Barrier Reef, and the many marsupials that are unique to Australia, including the kangaroo and the koala.

Takes readers along the mighty Mississippi.

Penguins, one of the few animals that live in the Southern Hemisphere, live mainly in oceans and leave the water only to breed. Several penguin species are endangered because water pollution and global warming affect both their water and land habitats. This book looks at the different species of penguins and the many dangers faced by them.

Describes life under the feudal system, the growth of towns and trade, and the influence of the church on society. This work captivates young readers by providing an account of the daily lives of: the nobility; knights; peasants; monks and nuns; townspeople; and medieval Muslims. It is suitable for ages 7-14.

Suitable of children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses city life and modernisation. It also discusses: the construction boom; one-child family updates and how better economic situations are changing social rules; and, the status of disputed territories and the government's policies on religions they feel are a threat.

Insects are essential to life on Earth and many of them are endangered. Intended for ages 4-8, this book helps children discover that many species of beetles, butterflies, moths, ants, and other insects are endangered and that thousands of others are at risk. It features photography that shows these animals in their natural habitats and reveals.

Insects live all over the world and are food for many animals, including other insects! Intended for ages 4-8, this work teaches children about the many ways these tiny creatures defend themselves against predators. It features full-colour photographs, and labelled illustrations.

A time of questions and new ways of thinking marked the scientific world during the Renaissance. This title lets you follow along as the greatest minds of the time make enormous leaps and bounds toward enlightened thinking. It shows you how the role of a scientist evolved. It is suitable for ages 11 to 12 years.

What are those fast-moving bugs you see when you turn on the kitchen light? Where did they go? Most likely, they were cockroaches. One of the most hated and feared insect species, cockroaches love to live with humans and have done so for centuries. This title presents a historical and biological biography of this loathed creepy crawly.

"What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows"--

Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came.

This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war.

Discusses cirrus clouds, how they form, and the types of weather they indicate.