Margaret Parrish

Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world--

Offers a fresh approach to healthy eating by getting children involved in food right from the start. Children will learn that when they eat a carrot, they're biting into a root; salads are made up of leaves; and berries are the fruit and seeds of plants, encouraging an early appreciation of food and its origins.

Covers the physical characteristics and possible behaviors of dinosaurs, categorized by when they lived, and also provides information on the prehistoric animals that lived with the dinosaurs, how fossils are formed and excavated, and why they may have beome extinct.--

A one-volume encyclopedia covers a range of up-to-date topics through easily accessible text and photographs and includes more than nine thousand entries. "This easy-to-use, richly photographed encyclopedia puts the wider world in context and allows young readers to explore to their hearts' content. Great for visual learners and ESL students, and for any child who loves pictures and words, The New Children's Encyclopedia is sure to become a classic...

In "Ready Set Grow" step-by-step photographs show young gardeners how to grow plants from seed, how to propagate plants, when to harvest seeds, how long different plants take to grow, what to do about pests, and much more. Features more than 30 simple gardening projects specially designed to be completed during summer vacation

An introduction to the physical and human geography of our planet.

Photographs and simple text introduce children to different types of animals, describing animals found in the water, on land, flying in the skies, and hiding in the jungle.

Presents surprising facts about the world, including the size of the largest giant squid, how far a person walks in a lifetime, and what is the hottest chili pepper.

"Journey through the Vietnam War; exploring detailed accounts of the men and women that were there. Explore their stories of struggle, sacrifice, and bravery through the iconic events that defined this conflict. This visual guide is the perfect read for any military history enthusiast." --