Aliki

A simple biography of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture

I can see! I can hear! I can smell! I can touch! Children love to explore. Each day brings new sights and sounds, new things to smell and taste and touch. Aliki's simple text and colorful art introduce young children to the wonder of the five senses and what they reveal about the world around us.

Sitting quietly in his garden, a little boy observes the eating habits of birds, bugs, butterflies, and other small animals. Includes instructions on how to make your own garden and a detailed illustration of plants typically found in a garden

Describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.

A little boy who loves pushing buttons of all kinds ends up with such a sore finger that he must play with other things

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own

A simple description of how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food throughout the world.

Two separate stories, the first telling of Mari's starting school in a new land, and the second describing village life in her country before she and her family left in search of a better life.

A little girl remembers summers at the seashore where children swim, romp on the beach, collect shells, build sandcastles, and enjoy other fun-filled activities.