Young Discovery Library

A simple introduction to the habits of a variety of animals, including birds, bats, bears, and frogs, during the winter.

Presents information on the life and customs of Australia.

Describes aspects of daily life along the Zaire River in Africa.

Describes, in text and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Egypt.

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, various aspects of life on the tropical island of Nossi B?, off the coast of Madagascar, including the homes, economy, and the many unusual animals and plants.

Describes the cathedrals of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, detailing their construction.

Discusses the historical and modern cultivation of rice around the world and its importance as food and for other uses.

An introduction to the night sky, describing major constellations and the planets of the solar system.

Traces the history of paper from ancient times to the present.

Describes, in text and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Rome.