Lewin, Ted

Riding on the back of an elephant, the author tours a wildlife park in India, observing the hunting behavior of a mother tiger.

World travelers Ted and Betsy Lewin recount how the trained elephants of southern India, in particular the one chosen to be the lead elephant in the Mysore Dasara, are raised, cared for, and prepared for performing in ceremonial processions. Includes background information and glossary.

The author-illustrator describes his early days supporting himself as a professional wrestler.

A boy encounters a sea lion, a vermilion flycatcher, a hawk, finches, and a giant tortoise when he spends a day and night alone on an island in the Galapagos.

Describes life in the marsh in Brazil known as the Pantanal or "drowned forest.".

The author-illustrator describes some of the most memorable people and places he has encountered in his travels.

Abdul and Grandfather pass through the streets of Fez, Morocco, and stop at an old gate, where Grandfather performs as a storyteller.

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

Describes the sights, sounds, and smells of a county fair, from the setting up of the Ferris wheel to the animal, craft, and food judging.

The sights, sounds, and smells of a busy Chinese take-out restaurant are seen through the eyes of the owner's young son.