Books with author Sally Tagholm

"Tiny cracks appear on a shell as the first chick gets ready to leave his safe, warm world. He has a special little bump on top of his beak - an egg tooth - which helps him to push his way out." Superbly detailed drawings capture the bird's disarming beauty as it swoops silently in search of prey, offers gifts of food to its mate, and finds a place to nest. The carefully crafted text integrates facts about various aspects of the owl's life cycle into a narrative that informs and fascinates. Parents and kids discovering nature together will find this a thought-provoking introduction to the appreciation of a wild animal in its natural habitat. Includes a fact file, glossary, index, and notes on habitat and conservation.

Take a boat trip down ancient Egypt's crocodile-infested Nile river or a chariot ride through ancient Rome, circa. a.d. 128, and don't forget to make the customary sacrifice at the altar outside the door before entering the Parthenon in ancient Greece. And, above all, try to avoid becoming a human sacrifice yourself if you dare visit the Aztec temple in Tenochtitlan!Written and organized in the style of a travel guide, this book takes the reader on an amazing tour of the greatest empires of the past and explores what it was really like to be a citizen of these intriguing civilizations. Packed full of useful information for would-be tourists as well as quirky sightseers' tips, this is a stimulating way for children to learn about history.

Down among the weeds and pebbles of the river bed, the otter is swimming home. Fast as a fish, nimble as an eel, she moves with joy through the water. Like the otter itself, the text of this informative story moves with poetic grace, offering children a privileged look at the life of this appealing and elusive riverbank animal. Discover how long it can stay under water before coming up for air, how its webbed feet and long sleek body make it such a rapid swimmer, and how it keeps its young safe from predators! Richly detailed artwork and an absorbing text make this an excellent gift or a treasured addition to any child's wildlife library.

An inspiring, insightful, and exquisitely rendered retelling of the Bible for the whole family! Filled with vivid, full-color photos and illustrations Easy-to-read text that describes biblical history clearly for all ages Discover exciting facts about the people of the Old and New Testaments. See the people, culture, and events of the Bible come to vibrant life through images and detailed biblical accounts. Examine a comprehensive map of the lands of the Bible, clear timelines, and other fascinating information found within the pages of Scripture, along with a thorough index. The Family Illustrated Bible is a treasure, beautifully inspiring generations to come.

Take a boat trip down the crocodile-infested Nile, travel by donkey to the pyramids at Giza, and hire a palanquin to complete the tour in style. This historical travel guide is packed with fascinating facts and colorful illustrations offering kids a unique and enjoyable way to look at Ancient Egypt, its people, places and customs. Looking under headings such as "Accommodation" reveals that a comfortable night's sleep in Thebes may be hard to find since beds were made with ropes or leather straps. "Top attractions" include the recently constructed temples at Karnak and Luxor, and "Getting around" includes tips on the safest ways to travel. Kids will be amused to discover why fashionable folk pin cones of perfumed fat to their heads, how "sniffer baboons" patrol the markets for thieves, and how to avoid being roped into service in the harvest season. A fold-out map at the end of the book helps kids locate all the sites mentioned, and a "tourist quiz" lets young Egyptologists test themselves on the essential information they need to know before they go!

How did the katydid get its name? Do praying mantises really eat their mates? Is a spider an insect? Find out the answers to these questions and hundreds more in Incredible Insects Q&A. Gorgeous photographs reveal the secrets of the insect world in this truly incredible book. No stone or leaf or rotting log was left unturned to get the most up-to-date and fascinating answers in the world! This Q&A series is a favorite among young readers, their parents, and teachers. Hundreds of questions are presented and answered in easy-to-understand language that really brings zoology, ecology, and other sciences right to the reader. Incredible Insects is the third in the series, which also includes Amazing Animals Q&A and Dangerous Dinosaurs Q&A.

An inspiring, insightful, and exquisitely rendered retelling of the Bible for the whole family! Filled with vivid, full-color photos and illustrations Easy-to-read text that describes biblical history clearly for all ages Discover exciting facts about the people of the Old and New Testaments. See the people, culture, and events of the Bible come to vibrant life through images and detailed biblical accounts. Examine a comprehensive map of the lands of the Bible, clear timelines, and other fascinating information found within the pages of Scripture, along with a thorough index. The Family Illustrated Bible is a treasure, beautifully inspiring generations to come.