McDonnell, Janet

Examines, in question and answer format, the migration habits of such animals as the caribou, red crab, Arctic tern, and California gray whale.

Discusses, in question and answer format, the habitations built by such animals as termites, spiders, and beavers.

Visiting his Jewish friend David, Michael hears the story of Hanukkah, tastes latkes, watches the lighting of the menorah, and plays a few games of dreidel.

Describes success and how it can be achieved in everyday life.

Describes the feeling we call thankfulness and the things that can make us thankful.

Mrs. Larsen's class learns how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, Sweden, Greece, Zimbabwe, and the Philippines.