Shows the similarities and differences between children all around the world.

The classic companion to Goodnight Moon - Everyone′s favorite little rabbit is back, exploring the boundaries of "Your world. My world." My spoon. Daddy′s spoon. "The moon belongs To the man in the moon." Ages 1-4

Examines easy ways to reuse items and why it's important to do so.

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold people’s pain? These are just some of the black inventors and innovators scoring big points in this dynamic look at several unsung heroes who shared a desire to improve people’s lives. Offering profiles with fast facts on flaps and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a nod to the minds behind the gamma electric cell and the ice-cream scoop, improvements to traffic lights, open-heart surgery, and more — inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter. Back matter includes an authors’ note and sources.

Engaging cross-curricular activities are designed to expand a child s view from self to family, to community, and to world. Character development and citizenship are emphasized throughout the various social studies units.

So go and play and live and learn. It's your world now, this is your turn to think and ask and make and do. The world is magic, just like you! A beautiful, moving and funny celebration of life that highlights the potential of each and every child. This is the perfect book to read out loud - helping children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world, and the great things that they can do. It also allows them to understand some of the setbacks that may occur along the way. And the overall message is that whatever happens, you will always be loved by those closest to you. Barry Falls' illustrations burst from the page with exuberant detail while his rhyming text is a delight to read. This is a gorgeous, funny and thought-provoking celebration of where you might go and what you might do in life.

An informative picture book that introduces geography and planet Earth to young children. Fascinating facts about the world's deep blue oceans, dusty deserts and lush rainforests are delivered in a friendly and approachable way. Illustrations:Full colour throughout