Bøger udgivet af Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

The ancient Incas developed a government based on the conquest of neighbouring communities, at the same time preserving the local customs and traditions of the cultures that came before. This book features images that portray the land now known as Peru, as well as the astounding people who lived there prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, many people made their living by creating art for the Catholic Church and entertaining nobles and townspeople with music, acrobatic, juggling, and plays. This book includes medieval works of art such as illuminated manuscripts, and images of stained glass, paintings, and jewellery.

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.

Many animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insect-eating insects or as large as giant anteaters. This title is suitable for ages 6 to 10 years.

Helps you discover how the thoughts and actions of famous medieval men, women and children shaped history. This work explores kings and queens, rebellious peasants, fierce warriors, and pious religious leaders of the Middle Ages. It is suitable for ages 8-14.

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage.

What do people and other living things need to survive? This book features images with labels that show children the things we need to live and be happy, ranging from water and food to shelter and love.

Introduces young readers to their roles within a family. From brother and sister to granddaughter and friend, this book uses a child-centered approach to explain who children are to the people around them.

Introduces young artists to the element of shape. This title helps readers learn how shapes of different kinds, including geometric shapes and the organic shapes found in nature, can be used in art, and how artists use shapes to create patterns or make objects look nearby or far away.

Helps to learn about Mardi Gras - a colourful New Orleans' holiday, where people enjoy food and fun before the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and giving up things we enjoy.

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.

Reveals how different food groups work within the body, the value of eating locally and green growing practices, cultural differences in food choice, guidelines of daily nutritional requirements. This work helps children learn what different kinds of meats, poultry and fish are eaten around the world, and how much a person needs to eat each day.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 9 years, this book features facts, such as how crickets hear with their legs, how bats and dolphins use echolocation, how elephants hear low-frequency sounds, and how sharks use their lateral line for sensing movement in water.

Kung hay fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities throughout the world. This title is suitable for children of ages 4 to 8 years.

Once used only as a mode of transportation, skiing has become an internationally respected sport of speed and agility. This book provides children with the tips and tricks they need to hit the slopes. It highlights: how to get on and off a chair lift; basics of turning and stopping; tips on handling moguls; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9.

Intended for ages 4-8, this work introduces the huge trees, colourful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests, as well as the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there.

Intended for readers of ages 6-12, this title looks at the growth of a salmon from egg to adult, and provides children with an account of the five distinct stages of a salmon's life cycle: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult.

Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this book aims to teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and agriculture.

Intended for ages 6-10, this book introduces kids to the kinds of storms that take place each year. It features large, full-colour images of storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards, which accompany explanations of how different storms develop and the kinds of effects these storms have on the lives of people and animals.

Ancient China gave the world paper, a counting machine called an abacus, Kung Fu, and many other interesting inventions. This book talks about Chinese society, which is one of the oldest on earth. Its topics include: the Yellow river, Taklamankan desert, and Mount Everest; the construction of the Great Wall; Chinese food; Chinese games; and more.

With a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. This book teaches children the complex history of the area with illustrative maps and timelines. The topics include the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers; the great cities of Ur and Babylon; the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians; and more.

Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513, as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico.

When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonise, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. Intended for ages 8-14, this title talks about the founding, loss, and reclamation of the Virginia colony in the late 1500s.

Ancient Greece gave the world democracy, the Olympic games, art and architecture. This work examines the cultural accomplishments of both ancient and modern Greece. It includes topics such as: the Olympic games; ancient and modern; the Greek diaspora; apartment living in Athens; and the Greek film industry.

Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colours. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and traditions. This title presents an introduction this colourful celebration.

This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas.

Suitable for the children of ages 6 to 8 years, this book looks at the life cycle of pond frogs and tree frogs, with amazing photographs following their metamorphosis from tadpoles to adult amphibian. This book describes frogs' different habitats, how they find food, and how they protect themselves.

There's more to this spooky festivity than carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. This title explores the history behind this yearly custom, including its roots in ancient Celtic tradition, as well as the costumed and candied evening it is today. It is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

Presents an introduction to Australia. This book lets you learn about the native Aboriginal peoples and their way of life, the harsh Outback wilderness, the Great Barrier Reef, and the many marsupials that are unique to Australia, including the kangaroo and the koala.

Takes readers along the mighty Mississippi.