Foster, Karen

Describes the landforms, ecosystems, and people of the Arctic and Antarctica; explores the five oceans and the ocean floor; and discusses protecting the environment.

An illustrated atlas of Europe that examines its countries, people, cities, plants, animals, farming and industry, transportation, and leisure activities.

Text and colorful maps explore the landforms, water bodies, climate, plants, animals, people, industries, and other aspects of Australia and present a journey to the Great Barrier Reef.

Introduces the toys, games, and dolls of many cultures and provides instructions for making some simple toys.

Text and colorful maps explore the countries, landforms, water bodies, climate, plants, animals, people, industries, and other aspects of North America and present a journey up the Mississippi River.

Presents a detailed atlas of the countries, people, plants, animals, and industry of the African continent.

Traces the development of percussion instruments through various cultures, discussing jingles, rattles, gongs, and drums. Includes projects for making instruments.

Examines such practical and decorative crafts as candle-making, quilting, woodworking, and calligraphy in a historical context. Includes hands-on craft projects.

Text and accompanying photographs introduce festivals in countries around the world by way of the craft articles used in the different ceremonies. Includes instructions for several simple craft projects.

This book explores South America's countries, people, cities, plants, animals, farming and industry, transportation, and leisure activities.