Thomson, Ruth

Reproductions of famous portraits help readers learn to examine and appreciate art while developing their own creative skills.

Instructions show how to do a variety of painting projects using readily available materials.

Instructions show how to do various drawing projects using available materials, such as crayons, chalk, and pencils.

Describes each stage in the growth of a chicken from egg to adulthood, and covers how hens care for their chicks.

Reproductions of paintings and sculptures depicting families help readers learn to examine and appreciate art while developing their own creative skills.

Photographs and text describe the life and culture of a family living in Pa Bong, a village in northern Thailand.

An introduction to such "creepy crawlies" as ants, caterpillars, flies, snails, spiders, and worms.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce readers to the cities and rural areas, religions, people, and daily life of Bangladesh.

An introduction to everyday life in Italy, featuring photographs and information about Rome and other cities, famous sights, shopping, food, school, religion, celebrations, and other topics.

An introduction to everyday life in France, featuring photographs and information about Paris and other cities, famous sights, shopping, food, school, religion, celebrations, and other topics.