MaryLee Knowlton

"When Uzbekistan declared independence and left the Soviet Union, it started a new chapter in its long history. Readers explore this history and the steps Uzbekistan has taken to plan for the future in this thoroughly-researched and updated guide. From facts about the government and economy to details about art, music, and sports, every aspect of life in this Central Asian nation is presented to readers, along with colorful photographs. Additional...

Interviews with a group of blind and partially sighted children in Sweden reveal their feelings about their disability and the ways they use their other senses to help them "see."

Members of the Forest Mouse family encounter tree frogs, dragonflies, inchworms, and birds as they climb a tree to enjoy the beauty of the setting sun and the rising moon.

Presents the life of a girl and her family in Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city, describing her home and school activities and the festivals, religious ceremonies, and national holidays of her country.

Presents the life of a Bedouin-Palestinian boy and his family living in Amman, Jordan, describing his home, school, daily activities, and some of the traditions and celebrations of his country.

The Forest Mice experience both hard work and a lot of fun when they tackle a load of dirty laundry.

Describes the life of a boy in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, who dreams of being a pilot, and discusses Finland's ethnic groups, religion, government, education, industry, geography, and history.

Members of the Forest Mouse family encounter tree frogs, dragonflies, inchworms, and birds as they climb a tree to enjoy the beauty of the setting sun and the rising moon.

Presents the life of a twelve-year-old boy living in a Philippine fishing town, describing his family, home, school, and amusements and some of the traditions and celebrations of his country.

Describes the life of ten-year-old girl in Kathmandu, who dreams of being a doctor, and discusses Nepal's ethnic groups, religion, government, education, industry, geography, and history.