Lewin, Ted

Watercolor paintings reveal the pageantry of the Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Ganges River in the town of Benares, India.

"An elephant eats, giraffes drink, a warthog digs, and a boy plays, reads, and dreams."--Provided by publisher.

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the special characteristics of different types of markets throughout the world, from the Fulton Fish Market in New York to Durbar Square in Nepal where temples rise like pagodas behind the flute sellers.

A boy goes for a walk where he sees a dog, trucks, flowers, a bird, and other things; and then goes home to draw them.

Simple text and illustrations describe the types of work that animals do.

Shares the authors' first-hand encounters with snakes, edible worms, Mongolian wrestlers, and more, in their travels through five continents. Includes drawings, color illustrations, and photographs.

Young readers are invited to guess where animals live.