realistic illustrations depict Vikings in Vinland, Columbus's ship Niña, Ponce de León in Florida, others. Captions.

Forty-five pages of finely detailed illustrations with fact-filled descriptive captions depict the arrival of the Vikings in Vinland (ca. 1000) and famous expeditions led by Cabot, Columbus, Lewis and Clark, and more. Ages 9 and up.

Teach your child a better understanding of numbers, the days of the week, months, dates, holidays and seasons with this unique make-it-yourself calendar that may be started on any date, used for any year.

26 plates devoted to the alphabet, one plate for each letter: multidimensional designs where each letter appears in multiples of itself that interlock, fuse and merge.

Children who love to color and who delight in solving puzzles will find this book a double treat. Anna Pomaska's charmingly drawn, imaginative scenes, peopled by elves, fairies, and other magical and ordinary creatures, have the added attraction of hidden objects ? animals, numbers, letters, and other items ? cleverly worked into the designs. Thirty-one pictures include all kinds of objects to hunt for while coloring: fish, birds, mice, rabbits, airplanes, flags, umbrellas, ice cream cones, laughing faces, mermaids, ghosts, and more. Captions for each picture provide story lines and indicate the numbers and kinds of items to locate. Solutions are provided in the back of the book.

Illustrating over 150 basic words in the Spanish language, from arbol (tree) to zapatos (shoes). The Spanish word appears next to each image, and again at the bottom of the page with its definite article and English translation.

Embark on a colorful journey through the Americas with our captivating coloring book series. Created by a talented digital artist and a seasoned craftswoman, this series combines their expertise with inputs from artificial intelligence to bring you the rich tapestry of North, Central, and South American countries through their iconic flags and intricate maps. Within these 51 single-sided illustrations, you'll encounter a kaleidoscope of vibrant country flags, each exquisitely designed to celebrate the heritage and spirit of every nation. Delve into the symbolism and striking colors that represent the unity and diversity of each country across the continents. In addition to the flags, delve into the detailed maps that showcase the contours and coastlines of the countries of the Americas. With each stroke of your brush or pencil, you'll traverse the lush landscapes, azure waters, and sun-kissed shores that make each country unique. The book is the perfect companion for relaxation, mindfulness, and artistic expression. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary artistic exploration, where flags and maps converge to celebrate the rich tapestry of North, Central and South America. Let your creativity sail from the Arctic to the Antarctic and immerse yourself in the cultural diversity that makes the Americas truly unique. Happy coloring on your journey through Discover the Americas!

Venture into the unknown with Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, the Vikings, and other adventurers to discover the fun facts about exploration with word searches, mazes, coloring pages, and other puzzles.

The invaluable grade-by-grade guide (kindergarten—sixth) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children. Books to Build On recommends: • for kindergartners, lively collections of poetry and stories, such as The Children’s Aesop, and imaginative alphabet books such as Bill Martin, Jr.’s Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lucy Micklewait’s I Spy: An Alphabet in Art • for first graders, fine books on the fine arts, such as Ann Hayes’s Meet the Orchestra, the hands-on guide My First Music Book, and the thought-provoking Come Look with Me series of art books for children • for second graders, books that open doors to world cultures and history, such as Leonard Everett Fisher’s The Great Wall of China and Marcia Willaims’s humorous Greek Myths for Young Children • for third graders, books that bring to life the wonders of ancient Rome, such as Living in Ancient Rome, and fascinating books about astronomy, such as Seymour Simon’s Our Solar System • for fourth graders, engaging books on history, including Jean Fritz’s Shh! We're Writing the Constitution, and many books on Africa, including the stunningly illustrated story of Sundiata: Lion King of Mali • for fifth graders, a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream that retains much of the original language but condenses the play for reading or performance by young students, and Michael McCurdy’s Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass • for sixth graders, an eloquent retelling of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the well-written American history series, A History of US . . . and many, many more!