Looks at India's history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.

"This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days. Here families ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In the Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it. Domestic chores carried out in the kitchen are described including baking bread, making butter, preserving...

Enables children to learn about Africa's countries and its geography. This book includes continent maps so readers can relate the text and photographs to their location on the continent. It also looks at: Africa's mountains, and valleys; Africa's waterways; African culture; and popular tourist destinations in Africa.

Takes kids on a journey through the geography of Antarctica. This book enables children to learn about: why Antarctica receives six months each of sunlight and darkness every year; the animals that live in Antarctica; the Antarctic Treaty; and the findings of researchers studying this continent.

Provides information on Mexico, including many pictures and a map.

Holidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history of the U.S., its government, and some of its important leaders. Many colorful pictures, maps, and illustrations the different regions, climates, cities, and wildlife of this fascinating country.

Looks at India's religions, arts, crafts, festivals, wedding traditions, performing arts, and cuisine.

This book provides information and activites that help readers tp experience the life of dolphins.