Aliki

Briefly introduces various types of dinosaurs whose skeletons and reconstructions are seen in museums and explains how scientists uncover, preserve, and study fossilized dinosaur bones.

Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past.

Pictures, dialogs, poems, and stories portray various emotions we all feel: jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, and others.

Describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.

This book describes the preparation and celebration of a medieval feast held at an English manor house entertaining royal guests.

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own.

A day in the life of France's King Louis XIV, focusing on the elaborate ceremonies which took place when he dressed in the morning, ate his meals, conducted affairs of state, entertained, and finally, when he prepared to go to bed at night.

Tells the story of the well-known playwright, William Shakespeare, and of the famous Globe Theatre in which many of his works were performed.

A little boy who loves pushing buttons of all kinds ends up with such a sore finger that he must play with other things.