Nature Books

A look at the life of the people of Mato Grosso, a rubber tappers' settlement in the Brazilian rainforest, as seen through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy. Illustrated with colour photographs and artwork.

This series studies the natural elements and explains to children the part they play in their lives. This book looks at the earth around us in all its forms - hills, mountains and rocks, cities, woods, valleys and fields of growing crops. It also looks at all the things which live on the earth - plants, flowers and trees, fish, animals and birds, and people. The book includes a section for teachers and parents with notes on how to use the book with pre-readers and first readers and suggestions for discussion topics. Roger Coote has written a number of other Firefly titles, including those in the "My World", "Journeys", "Habitats", and "Journey through History" series.

This Bible is a great read for children as it includes 48 fully illustrated pages telling the adventures of Psalty and his friends. It also includes short Bible verses for memorization and interesting information about each book of the Bible. Parents and children alike will enjoy this colorful and engaging book.

Bible Facts, part of the innovative Candle Discovery Series, provides facts about life in Bible times on a wide variety of topics including customs, daily living, education, government, occupations, travel, and warfare. The unique presentation, including recipes, newspaper-style headlines, and classified ads, is certain to entertain children ages 7-9.

Author: Anne Adams
Format: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Lion Hudson Ltd
Publication Date: 30 Apr 2010

This book is an ideal read for parents, teachers, and librarians who want to help children develop good reading habits and learn how to choose appropriate books. The book contains 1,400 reviews of the best children's literature published between 1966 and 1972 and can help adults select high-quality books that children will enjoy and benefit from. The clear and concise reviews make it easy to choose great books for kids of all ages.

Unfortunately many children are familiar with only a few stories in the Bible. Faith Factor offers parents and teachers the opportunity to provide their children with a book that will develop and deepen an authentic relationship with Jesus through reading and prayer. Faith Factor OT covers the books of the Old Testament and is full of "I-didn't-know- that -was-was-in-the-Bible!" facts. This book will gently challenge children and new believers to study God's Word.

Explore the awesome world of art through 20 awesome works from Southeast Asia! Perfect for the young and young at heart, Awesome Art dispels the notion that art is a difficult domain, introducing instead its colourful stories and personalities, as well as the diverse styles and forms artworks can take. Besides learning to understand and look at art, readers will also be able to see how art is inextricably connected to the world around us. Beautifully reproduced in full colour, the 20 artworks featured in Awesome Art are also accompanied by original illustrations, and fun facts and questions. Recommended for children aged 9 to 12.

The Boy who Climbed the Mountain is an inspiring tale of self-discovery about a poor Nepalese farmer's son who embarks on a journey to follow his dream. Imaginative and uplifting, it is designed as a tool to foster personal growth, decision-making, cross cultural differences and family values in readers of all ages. Based on the philosophy of Glorious Living! this timeless fable illustrates the ten stages of growth in life through a simple yet effective seed-to-fruit metaphor. The reader is encouraged to consider their own life and work towards personally achieving enlightened growth. With over 40 full-size original illustrations by Nepalese artist Prithri Shrestha, The Boy who Climbed the Mountain is written in both English and Nepalese script to capture the authenticity of the culture and exotic lands of the Himalayas and her people. The Boy who Climbed the Mountain can be read to and understood by children of all ages and is a self-reader for ages 8 and up. Containing a special note for adult readers on how to effectively use the book as both a means to help develop their child and as a cross-generational bonding tool it is a must read for any parent/educator wishing to have a positive influence on their children's life.

Fantastic Flight is a perfect book for anyone who enjoys creating and flying paper airplanes. The book gives step-by-step instructions for 24 unique paper airplane designs, ranging from simple to complex, and provides hours of entertainment for the whole family. What sets Fantastic Flight apart is its focus on aerodynamics and origami, making each design more than just a simple paper airplane. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a fun activity, or for teachers looking to plan educational paper airplane contests.