Offers new perspectives about favorite sea animals through striking, lifelike art and engaging capsule profiles of species ranging from tiny copepods and the golf ball-sized blue-ringed octopus to the green sea turtle and the blue whale.

Provides simple information about caring for a horse, including stabling, feeding, grooming, and shoeing.

Presents four illustrated stories that introduce the key beliefs and festivals of the Buddhist faith, including "Birth of the Buddha," "Siddhartha and the Swan," "The Generous Prince," and the title work, and includes notes for parents and teachers.

Discusses the principles and practices of Buddhism, including information about holy people and places, art, and festivals.

Provides informational articles arranged in such categories as "World Regions," "People and Society," and "History of People."

Introduces the events leading up to the death of Jesus and his resurrection, describing how these events are celebrated by Christians. Includes the Lord's Prayer and instructions for decorating Easter eggs. The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus and how he later rose from the dead is beautifully told in The Easter Story. The book includes additional information about Easter and Christianity, the words of the Lord's Prayer, and instructions...

Examines how various animals, fish, birds, insects, and different plants protect themselves from danger.

Introduces the geographical, historical, and social aspects of everyday life in Mexico, examining the different regions, trade, agriculture, and school and homelife. Includes modelmaking, recipes, games and other activities.