Books in Tales from Around the World series

Moti Mouse encounters a herd of elephants and asks them for a favor. Will he be able to repay their kindness? This fable from India shows that size is not the most important thing, and that being little can be a great advantage. Embark on a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from Around the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Ecuador. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

A waterside home is a home that lies next to, or floats on, a sea, a river, a lake, or a canal. This exciting new book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as Venice and Hong Kong, and high in the Andes Mountains on Lake Titicaca. Detailed photography shows what these kinds of homes are made from and what they look like inside. Other interesting topics include working, going to school, and getting around on water, and how people living near water are affected by flooding, soil erosion, hurricanes, and water pollution. A world map identifies the cities and countries featured in the book.

A Golem. a Chilli Champion. a Prince who thinks he's a Rooster? Find them all in this collection of traditional Jewish stories - lovingly treasured, retold and carried through countries as far apart as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia and Germany. The tales feature a cast of eccentric princes, sharp-witted scholars, flustered tailors and brave soldiers. Seasoned with wit, humour and magic, Ann Jungman's retellings of stories familiar to Jewish readers are sure to delight a new, wider readership.

All three books of Avril Rowlands' popular stories about Noah: Tales from the Ark, More Tales from the Ark and The Rainbow's End. Avril takes a fresh and humorous look at the familiar Bible story, considering many of the dilemmas Noah might have faced while managing a menagerie of animals on a boat! One complete story per chapter. Praise for Tales from the Ark: 'A splendid collection of stories.' - Children's Books of the Year