Books published by publisher rand mcnally, 1954

Map It! Jr. A Geography Primer series Created especially for curious learners ages 2-4, the Map It! Jr. geography primer series invites readers to explore a simple map of the United States to discover the relative location of waterways, landforms, roads and trails. Parents and toddlers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and delightful storylines that guide each journey. Map It! Jr. Roads and Trails Young explorers are invited to travel the great American roads and trails as they discover and learn about the birth of historic routes traveled by pioneers in covered wagons to famous modern day scenic roads winding through towns and cities. Journey the map from coast to coast, and north and south, on new roads and old trails and learn a few fun facts along the way.

In the Bird Market in the center of Paris lived Mister Bonaparte, his song birds, his talking black bird Gaston, and Rosalie, his pet turtle. People came from all over the city to visit the Bird Market on Sundays and beautiful bird songs were heard, except when Gaston sat on Rosalie's back and croaked "Ro-sa-lie!" Of course, the childrne loved it. Gaston particularly liked the Strawberry Lady and stole strawberries as often as he could. Strangely, Rosalie liked strawberries too. One Sunday Rosalie disappeared and Mr. Bonaparte was sad, and the children were too, and Gaston was sent to look all over Paris for the lost turtle. Following Gaston in his search, you will learn a lot about Paris and, also, what happened to Rosalie.

New, from Rand McNally, the Kids Backseat Travel Kit is the perfect companion for those long car rides. The bundle includes three activity books that have been completely revitalized with adorable new illustrations from cover to cover. Each book is packed with fun and interesting puzzles, quizzes and games to keep kids engaged and entertained for hours. Extras include a 32-page doodle book plustwo sticker sheets. Sturdy keepsake case comes fitted with magnetic closure, cord handle and room to store crayons, markers and extra paper.Ages 6 & up

A unique work on the life cycle, hardships, and the marvelous strength of one of nature's most fragile and familiar creatures and to ask for volunteer help in the study of Monarch butterfly migration. The text does this by following the course of a Monarch butterfly tagged near Toronto with a request for the finder to send word to the scientist running the study. ""X"" got all the way to San Luis Potosi, Mexico where a little boy caught him and sent in the information. There is a map of the flight which helps student readers to the visual concept of the great length of the journey, which is projected south through the Virginias and Carolinas to the Okefenokee Swamp and then west along the Gulf coast into Texas and Mexico. 64 pages, richly illustrated.