Dawson, Emily C

Simple text and photographs describe and compare wedding traditions around the world. Includes instructions for making a wedding gift.

Describes common holidays and celebrations, including graduation, birthdays, Independence Day, weddings, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Chinese New Year.

Simple descriptions explain how birds and trees are dependent on one another. Includes a comprehension activity.

Compares different animal coverings such as shells, feathers, fur, and scales. Includes comprehension activity.

Describes common community helpers that might be seen around town. Includes visual literacy activity.

Describes a trip to the zoo in which the reader learns about various animals. Includes visual literacy activity.

Simple descriptions describe how animals in Africa find water. Includes comprehension activity.

Compares the different ways various animals sleep, including lying down, standing up, hanging, and more. Includes comprehension activity.

Describes different continents where animals live and how they live where they can find food. Includes comprehension activity.

Describes the scientific concepts of heat, melting, freezing, and boiling using everyday cooking examples. Includes experiments.