Books in The Child's world series

Describes the feeling we call thankfulness and the things that can make us thankful

Presents the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family in Vietnam, describing her home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, and culture of her country

Presents the life of a ten-year-old boy on a New Zealand sheep ranch describing his family, home, school, and amusements and some of the traditions and celebrations of his country.

Presents the life of a young girl living in Florence, Italy, describing her family, home, school, and amusements and some of the traditions and celebrations of her country

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Simple text and scenes depict caring behavior, such as feeding the wild birds all winter long, picking up paper and trash left by someone else, teaching a friend to turn a cartwheel, and picking up your toys without being asked

Describes the life of nine-year-old Madhi, a boy who lives in a village in what was the ancient city of Thebes; includes his education, family, and how the region's past influences their lives; and presents general information about Egypt.

Text and photographs present life in Sweden by following eleven-year-old Isabel, child of divorced parents, as she moves between her two families

Describes the life of Thanassis, a young boy from the Greek village of Delphi; includes his schooling, family, traveling, and diet; and presents general information about his country.

Simple text and scenes depict such demonstrations of kindness as giving someone else a turn on the swing, being gentle with puppy, helping grandfather rake leaves, and buttoning the sweater of someone who can't do it

Describes life in Yucatâan, Mexico, focusing on the daily activities and cultural history of some modern Mayan children.

Presents the life of a girl in northern Thailand, discussing her family and the history, political system, and traditions of her country.