Provides an introduction to the history of platypuses, including the reports of their first discovery and people's reactions to them, the search for evidence of their existence, and how they became recognized as real animals.

This book introduces ancient Egypt (3110 B.C.-30 B.C.), presenting information on their pharaohs, agriculture, daily life, pyramid building, hieroglyphics, and mummification.

In a question and answer format addresses questions about the oceans and marine life.

Offering fascinating insight into life in the rain forest, this book follows a tarantula through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.

Did you know that when a piranha breaks or loses a tooth, a new one grows back? Read about this and other physical features of a piranha in this day in the life book and find out how these fearsome fish hunt for food, ward off predators, move through the water, and sleep.

Provides insight into life in the rain forest by following an orangutan through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.

Provides insight into life in the rain forest by following a howler monkey through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.

Presents four illustrated stories that introduce the key beliefs and festivals of the Jewish faith, including "The Story of Joseph," "The Baby in the Basket," "The Story of Esther," and the title work, and includes notes for parents and teachers.