-
Butterflies of the World
Rod Preston-Mafham
Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 1, 1988)Describes the characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and range for hundreds of species of butterflies around the world
-
The World of Art
Jacqueline Dineen
Hardcover (Evans Brothers, Oct. 1, 1997)This book introduces different art forms such as craft, photography, sculpture, painting and their materials, as well as a brief history of art from the first cave paintings to contemporary art of the 1990s.
U
-
Primates of the World
Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham
Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 15, 1992)A near fine copy in a very good jacket with no markings and very light wear. Illustrated with full-color distinctive photos and lots of data.
-
Chanthan's Journal: A Family in Cambodia
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Chanthan’s Journal: A Family in Cambodia is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Chrop Ampil Village, Cambodia. Through the eyes of Pann Chanthan we learn of village and family customs, transportation, school, employment, family relations (including her parents, her two sisters, and her brother), and many other aspects of life in Cambodia. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
Y
-
Gerardo's Story: A Family in Mexico
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Gerardo’s Story: A Family in Mexico is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Tancuilin, Mexico. Through the eyes of Gerardo Garcias Hernandez we learn of life in a mountainous village, family relations (including his parents, three brothers, and two sisters), education, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Mexico. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative
U
-
Pirates: The Amazing World of Series
Philip Steele
Hardcover (Anness, Nov. 6, 2003)Take a look back at what it was like to be a pirate, find out who they were and how they lived, and learn of their swashbuckling adventures.
Q
-
The House that Adna Built: A Family in Grenada
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)The House That Adna Built: A Family in Grenada is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Pearls, Grenada. Through the eyes of Aron Abraham’s family (including his mother and two brothers) we learn of life on a tropical Caribbean island, employment, family relations, and many other aspects of life in Grenada. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
Y
-
A New Life in an Old Village: A Family in Portugal
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)A New Life In An Old Village: A Family in Portugal is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Covelo, Portugal. Through the eyes of the Rodriguez family (including Grandmother, Father, Mother, and four children) we learn of a traditional, rural Portuguese way of life, family relations, and many other aspects of life in Portugal. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
S
-
Chanthan's Journal: A Family in Cambodia
Helene Tramblay
Paperback (Portage & Main Pr, Dec. 15, 1997)None
-
A Day With Love: A Family in Zimbabwe
Helene Tramblay
Hardcover (Portage & Main Pr, Dec. 1, 1997)None