Books in Picture My World series

A colorful feast of over four hundred basic vocabulary words is organized in themes, including clothing, food, transportation, and activities, and features Monty the Mouse introducing every section with a playful and funny encounter with some of the featured objects. (Ages 1-4)

Animals are grouped by their habitats, including forest and jungle, in an introduction to wildlife in over two hundred vocabulary words and colorful photos.

With the help of Monty the mouse who appears throughout the book, youngsters can explore trees, plants, and creatures with over two hundred vocabulary words and photographs, perfect for budding outdoor enthusiasts.

-- A brilliant overview of world history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century-- Prepared with the help of experts in each period-- Lots of illustrations provide an attractive and stimulating starting point to each subject

Describes how people first became farmers, and discusses life in Jericho, Catal Huyuk, Sumeria, Ancient Egypt, Crete, the Indus Valley and Babylon

Describes ambulances and how they are equipped to treat the sick and injured

Taken from a series which uses photographs and simple text to illustrate popular topics, this book looks at combat aircraft. It examines the different kinds of warplane used by today's airforces, their role and purpose, instruments and weapons, and the roles of various personnel.

Looks at the variety of vehicles used by police forces around the world to pursue criminals, rescue accident victims, observe traffic, and transport prisoners.

Examines vehicles and methods used for emergency rescue operations at sea, discussing tugboats, hovercraft, flying boats, and icebreakers

Describes security preparations at airports for such emergencies as crashes, fires, or terrorist attacks, and shows the vehicles and other equipment used in such situations

Describes the vehicles, equipment, and clothing used by fire fighters

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