Williams, Brenda

Discusses the different kinds of food we eat, where they come from, and how they are preserved.

An exploration of the Indus River Valley that discusses what archaeologists have learned about how the Indus people lived and the important role of traders in Indus civilization.

Presents information about the geography, plant and animal life, and culture of Australia.

Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the different habitats for a variety of animals around the world.

Introduces basic geographical information about the formation and existence of different types of hills and mountains.

A queen devises a way, with the help of her nine golden peas, to tell whether each of the girls her three sons hope to marry is a true princess.

Describes the roles of slaves, soldiers, gladiators, and emperors in ancient Rome and discusses the dangers they faced.

Contains a look at what it was like for women during World War II, in simple text with illustrations, describing wartime rationing, marriage, working conditions, and more.

Examines how those on the Home Front managed to survive the shortages, bombings, and rationing of World War Two, and describes the resistance movement, victory gardens, war factories, and relocation of children in England during the Blitz.

Contains a look at what it was like for children during World War II, in simple text with illustrations, describing the fate of Jewish children with the Nazis, what toys and games they played, wartime rationing, and more.