Böcker utgivna av Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

Farmyard Fairy Tales.

Farmyard Fairy Tales.

Presents a rich variety of cultural life in Argentina, created by the mixture of different traditions brought by immigrants. This book celebrates its nation's symbols, the gaucho and the tango, as well as other important cultural aspects including religion, festivals, folk art, language, and literature. It is suitable for children of ages 9-14.

From early Viking explorers, to reindeer herders and busy city-dwellers, this book talks about the daily life and traditions in the Land of the Midnight Sun. This book includes such topics as: early history and Viking invaders; the Sami and other ethnic groups; arrival of Christianity; birth of a kingdom; city and country living; and more.

Explains the many concepts of money to primary readers, including understanding the value of unique coins and bills, counting money, and checks.

Presents the words of reconciliation that Abraham Lincoln preached as he tried to reunite a nation at the end of the American Civil War.

Suitable for the children of ages 8 to 14 years, this book follows the rise, and in some cases the fall, of the most powerful countries in MX racing history - UK, USA, Belgium, Netherlands, France, and Germany.

Earth has more than a million species of insects! There are helpful insects, harmful insects, flying insects, insects that work together, endangered insects, and some really weird insects! This book delights children and encourages them to identify insects in their world. It offers them information to write their own books about insects.

Tells about the culture and mechanics of choppers, cruisers, and other motorcycles in the street bike family. This book teaches about different types of bikes, the parts of a motorcycle, and the gear and clothing a biker needs to stay safe. This book is for ages 7-14.

Documents the earliest experiments with radio waves to the arrival of podcasting. This work includes topics such as: how people communicated information before radio; Reginald Fessenden's first voice transmission; early radio stations and the advent of commercials; ham radio operators; and, the Golden Age of radio broadcasting.

Intended for ages 6-12, this title includes detailed grooming instructions and tips, as well as suggestions for how much exercise and food Labrador Retrievers require.

The Paralympics are a series of sporting events for elite athletes with different physical abilities. This book examines the five Paralympic winter sports - alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling - and the athletes who compete in them.

Features the trucks children idolise, from pick-ups to big rigs. This book contains photographs showing different types of trucks and explains what they were built to do. Trucks featured include Aussie road trains, tankers, rescue and construction trucks, monster trucks, and Super Truck and NASCAR's Craftsman Truck racing. It is for ages 7-14.

Provides information on the dramatic landscape of Sweden, from the wooded islands along the coast, to the cold north where snow falls for eight months. This book includes such topics as: rivers and lakes; the Northern Lights; the people; Stockholm and other cities; farming and fishing; industry and telecommunications; transportation; and wildlife.

Intended for ages 9-12, this book describes the evolution of the telephone from the invention of the telegraph by Marconi to the modern day cell phones that have become a popular part of our everyday life. It also takes a look at: how the telephone works; early inventors and those who continue to enhance the technology; and more.

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard. This full-colour book helps you to find out more about these reptiles, including topics such as: the island habitats of the Komodo dragon; hunting, eating, and the deadly dragon bite; the dragon's life cycle; why Komodo dragons are in danger; and, how people are working to save Komodo dragons.

Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years, this book introduces readers to the elements of the food pyramid. It features high school characters who learn the guidelines offered by the pyramid for good nutrition.

Oceans cover three-quarters of the planet. This book shows how the world's five oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic - are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth.

Intended for ages 4-8, this work provides an introduction to the Arctic region, and helps children learn about the unique habitat and how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment.

Displays the aspects of dolphin anatomy and behaviour including its language and playful antics. This book features photographs, which emphasize its personality. It is appropriate for ages 4 to 8 years.

South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation because the people

Provides information on: why leaves change colour in autumn; how plants and animals survive in winter; and how and why plants grow in spring. This book looks at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect plants, animals, and people. It is intended for ages 6-10.

Features simple text and colourful photos that make learning important concepts easy. This title uses familiar two- and three- dimensional geometric shapes and their properties from home and school to introduce children to symmetry and asymmetry, lines of symmetry, and congruence.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 9 years, this book covers such topics as bodies of water, the equator, poles, and hemispheres, latitude and longitude, urban and rural areas, landforms, and, extreme continents.

Intended for ages 9-12, this book explores the changing fashion trends in outrageously decked out custom cars, from oversized tires and shiny rims to stereo systems loud enough to shatter windows.

Co-operation means working together to achieve a common goal. Sports teams co-operate. Scientists co-operate. Entire countries cooperate to make the world a better place. This book gives you opportunities to think about how you might co-operate with others to achieve important things.

Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. This book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. It includes topics such as: farming and livestock; markets and fairs; the medieval kitchen; and more.

Teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. This title includes photos that feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (human children). It also offers an activity featuring photographs of animals that asks children how many baby animal names they know.

Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is right? This title features six people who have all shown their commitment to a world of equality and fairness.

This amazing book provides a snapshot of trade and commerce within and sometimes between various ancient civilizations. Read about