Parker, Jane

Get inside the heads of some wily old sea dogs and see what they have to say about buried treasure, pieces of eight, and walking the plank.

Take a peek at the wonders of the world and discover pointy pyramids, amazing animal feats, and modern manmade marvels.

Take a peek inside the world of mammals and see what they have to say about fangs and fur, raising families, and hunting for food.

Get inside the heads of the ancient Romans and see what they had to say about the food they ate, the wars they fought, and the games they played.

Discusses how horses live and compete, how to care for them, and how they are used.

An overview of the rich and varied environments of the earth's seas and oceans, as exemplified by five of the most famous of them.

An overview of the rich and varied environments of the earth's mountainous regions as exemplified by five of the most famous mountains in the world.

An overview of the rich and varied environments of the earth's rivers as exemplified by five of the most famous rivers in the world.