A photographic survey, done in alphabetical order, of some of the world's most unusual animals, inhabitants of the land, sea, and air, with descriptions of their physical characteristics and behavior.
Covers more than eighteen hundred words most frequently used by youngsters who are beginning to read, with definitions and sample sentences to clarify meaning.
An alphabetical identification of sixty-eight of the larger North American Indian tribes, describing their habitats, social life and customs, food, means of travel, and modern descendants. Includes drawings and maps.
Includes more than 150 entries discussing many aspects of folklore, including variant versions of popular tales, fully told tales that feature archetypal characters, and familiar tales written by notable writers.
Provides biographical highlights of 1,000 people who have influenced the course of history, including statesmen, religious leaders, scientists, and musicians.
Defines and explains important terms and concepts related to the field of music, including the elements of music, instrumental types, musical traditions and genres, and other topics.
Pictures of children demonstrate the forming in sign language of 150 basic alphabetically arranged words, accompanied by illustrations of the words themselves. Includes a discussion of fingerspelling and general rules for signing.
Illustrations present the French and English words for numbers, parts of the body, clothing, family members, household items, vehicles, foods, animals, actions, opposites, colors, and other familiar concepts.