Goodman, Polly

Looks at what life is like in Sweden from the perspective of Mathias Nystrom, a nine-year-old boy who lives in the city of Vasteras, providing information about the landscape and weather, home, food, school, work, free time, religion, and special days. Includes a fact file, glossary, photographs, and map.

Explores China's food, cooking, and food-related customs; describes the country's climate and agriculture; and includes a recipe.

Explores India's food, cooking, and food-related customs; describes the country's climate and agriculture; and includes a recipe.

Introduces children to the cuisine of Italy, describing popular dishes and foods from the country and how they are made.

Explores the cuisine of the Caribbean, describing popular dishes, common spices, traditional holiday meals, and favorite recipes.

Information about various topics related to astronomy forms the foundation for projects about the sun and moon, planet rotation, space travel, black holes, and more.

Defines coasts, describes the animals and plants that live on shores or in estuaries, discusses environmental threats to coasts, and includes real-life examples as well as related activities.

An examination of transportation that defines what it is, discusses different ways in which people travel, and describes related innovations.

Offers insight into the importance of rivers, explains why they need to be protected, and explores various rivers around the world.

Provides an overview of the history of communities, discusses environmental concerns facing people in towns and cities, and includes real-life examples as well as related activities.