Books in The Big Picture: People and Culture series

Introduces the life of astronauts, including where they work, how they eat, and how they sleep.

"Did you know that astronauts have special food, beds, and bathrooms in space? What is it like to live in space?"

Did you know that a mummy is a dead body that does not rot? Where have mummies been found?

Did you know that zoologists are people who study wild animals? How do zoologists help animals?

Introduces games played by children around the world, including snake chase, kangaroo hop, and tug of war.

Introduces mummies, discussing natural and man-made processes of mummification, famous mummies that have been found, and animal mummies.

Did you know that many of the same games are played all over the world? What games do children play?

Describes a zoologist's job and how they help animals in different areas of the world, including in rain forests, deserts, and in the oceans, as well as inside the zoo and in a laboratory.

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