Books in On My Own Books series

Describes the way in which the new year is celebrated throughout the world, often on days other than January 1.

Briefly recounts the life of the black minister who devoted his life to civil rights and discusses the national holiday in his name: Martin Luther King Day celebrated on the third Monday of every January.

Presents the history of merry-go-rounds which had their beginning in Arabia more than nine hundred years ago.

A study of animals that move from one place to another focuses on the migration habits of seven different types of animals

Tells the story of Earth Day 1970 and 1990 in the United States and the special activities planned to call global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.

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Explains the origins of Valentine's Day and describes the traditions with which this special day is celebrated.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the noted photjournalist who served as a foreign correspondent for "Life" magazine during World War II and the Korean War

A nonsence poem pokes fun at the way many English words contain totally unrelated smaller words

A clever giant saves the town of Barletta from an advancing army

A fox settles a dispute between a farmer and a traveler, learns an embarrassing lesson from a peacock, and saves an innocent man from a tiger

Examines the ways people celebrate Christmas in Mexico, Iran, China, Sweden, Spain, and Norway, and describes Christmas songs, foods, games, and crafts