Bøker utgitt av Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of Russia today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions.

This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions.

This fascinating book describes how native Brazilian and Portuguese traditions, beliefs, and rituals have combined into the holidays and festivals celebrated in Brazil today. Young readers will also learn how the Brazilian people celebrate family occasions.

The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary called the "Stone Belt" between Europe and Asia. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Ural mountain range, as well as the cultures and ways of life of the people in Russia and Kazakhstan who live in its shadow.

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world and was home to one of the great ancient civilizationsthe Incas. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Andes mountain range. The Andes' connection to the cultures and ways of life of the people in South America who live in its shadow is also explored.

Suitable for children, this title includes images of the giant mammals of the Arctic. It explains how a polar bear's body is suited to living in an icy climate and swimming in freezing oceans.

Helps children's learn about different kinds of planes including jumbo jets, seaplanes, and stunt planes. This book also describes the basic parts and functions of various planes.

A question and answer book that invites readers to explore the world around them. This book asks children 'What do you see? What do I see?' The response appears on the opposite page. It includes photographs that show what they see - a bee, a bunny, a chimpanzee, and even a girl in a seashell.

The mighty Yangtze River - the third-longest river in the world - is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society.

Follows the St Lawrence River, once a main route of the fur and timber trades.

Clarisse becomes obsessed with dieting. Sam is impatience for change - will he always be 4'11" and 98 pounds? This title helps young people learn that they may have more control over self-image than they imagine. It includes two plays that focus on both body image.

Teaches young readers about what lines and angles are.

From floor exercises to balance beams and parallel bars, this title explains gymnastics through text and colourful images.

Looks at the remarkable abilities of plants and animals, which need to be studied to make our environment more sustainable. This book makes young scientists aware of the super powers of nature and may inspire some to find ways to change the future of Earth.

Natural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. This book follows the world's dependence on these resources and shows how people are working to reduce their use.

Harnessing energy from water provides clean, available power that does not release harmful chemicals or carbons into the air. This book explains how hydro turbines, transformers, and power lines work to bring light to the world, and offers tips on how to conserve electricity and become more environmentally conscious.

Helps you learn about the long history of grain cultivation, where grains are grown today, what types of food products are made from grains (pasta, rice and bread), the importance of eating whole grains, different grains grown around the world, and how much grain a person needs each day to keep healthy.

Offers information about show jumping. This book helps you learn about verticals, oxers, combinations, and other jumps that horses - and their riders - attempt to complete quickly and flawlessly. It lets you discover the breeds and care of show horses, how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events.

From insects to elephants, every living thing on this planet is made up of cells, the tiny building blocks of plant and animal life. Each cell is alive - and each has work to do. What do cells look like? Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, this title lets you take a closer look at the amazing world of cell science.

This book investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men.

Earth has six major types of environments with different climates and containing complex communities of plants and animals. These types of environments are called biomes. This book explains this important subject and stresses the importance of conserving our precious biomes and the life forms that inhabit each one.

Don't know how to ride? Aren't sure what bike suits you best? Suitable for ages 6-9, this book gives children a tour through the world of bikes. It includes information on: the parts and basic maintenance of a bicycle; road safety and signals; different types of bicycles and the advantages of each; and competitive cycling.