Doherty, Gillian

Simple text and illustrations identify animals and implements found on typical farms around the world.

Young readers are given various scenes associated with Fairyland each containing many objects associated with fairies to find and count.

An introduction to the entire field of geography, including information on rocks and their formations, the Solar System, weather and climate, oceans, population trends, ecosystems, and environmental concerns. Includes full-color photographs, detailed diagrams, information on people and their cultures, a world atlas, and country facts.

Contains illustrated retellings of five stories for girls, including "The Nutcracker," "Alice in Wonderland," and "The Snow Queen.".

Contains illustrated retellings of five stories for boys, and includes "The Story of pinocchio," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Gingerbread Man," and others.

Presents an overview of various aspects of world geography, exploring Earth, natural forces, rivers and oceans, climate, ecosystems, and peoples, and including maps, a fact file, and recommended Web sites.

Full-color, illustrated photographs of the culture, customs and traditions, religious beliefs, and national festivals of people around the world.

Presents brief color-illustrated overviews of cultures around the world, arranged by continent, and lists several related Internet links for each.