"Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like...

A family is disappointed that every time they throw a toy for their dog to fetch, he brings back something else.

Discusses the different types of diabetes, what causes it, and how it is commonly treated.

After allowing the birds to eat all the seeds in his field, a lazy scarecrow realizes the consequence of his behavior when summer comes and the field is bare.

Describes how the sun's rays reach the earth, how they affect the environment, and why sunshine is important to us.

Explains asthma to young readers.

Describes what rain is, different types of rainstorms, and some uses of the water that rain provides.

Describes snow and how it is formed, ways people enjoy it, and some of the problems it can cause.

Looks at how Christamas is celebrated around the world and what traditions different cultures attach to the holiday.

"Readers are introduced to Li, who describes China's people, festivals, landscape, and food. Includes a fact page on China's population, geography, and culture"--Provided by publisher.