Pirotta, Saviour

Describes the different types of trees and plants that grow in the layers of the rain forest; the fruits, nuts, and vegetables they provide; and what threatens their survival.

Introduces aspects of rivers in the rain forest, including their plants and animals, the water cycle, flooding, and mining.

Describes the people who live in rain forests around the world, how they hunt and farm, and their religions, festivals, food, and medicine.

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

Patrick and Aunt Emily paint a picture while Aunt Emily teaches Patrick how to mix and make colors.

Presents a children's book on the subject of bread, how grain is grown and ground into flour for bread, and some of the special breads around the world.

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

A biography which traces the life and accomplishments of the noted twentieth-century physicist, Albert Einstein.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about teeth, how to care for them, and which creatures have teeth and which don't.