Anita Ganeri

"A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it. Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and...

Describes the history of witches and witchcraft, including the Salem witch trials and modern-day Wiccans. Features exciting computer-generated illustrations.

"An illustrated introduction to the countries of the world and the seven continents. Imagery picks out a country's unique essence"--

Giants and ogres appear in stories around the world. Engaging text and exciting computer-generated illustrations depict the history of giants, ogres, trolls, and other similar creatures. Readers will learn about the giants who, according to mythology, created Ireland's unique landscape, the trolls from Scandinavian folklore, and everyone's favorite movie ogre, Shrek.

"People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?"--

Where is Antarctica? Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, natural resources, and famous places.

Flood! describes how and why floods happen.

Explains the history and practices of the religion of Islam, especially as revealed through its sacred book, the Koran.