Aliki

Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.

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

A visit to a museum of natural history provides a little boy with an introduction to the habits, characteristics, and habitats of fourteen kinds of dinosaurs.

A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them.

Briefly introduces various types of dinosaurs, explaining how scientists find, preserve and reassemble the giant dinosaur skeletons seen in museums.

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.

A simple description of how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food throughout the world.

Relates what happens at Mary Bloom's when her friend's mouse has babies.

Presents two books by Aliki including "Digging up Dinosaurs," which introduces different types of dinosaurs and explains how scientists study fossilized bones; and "Mummies Made in Egypt," which describes why ancient Egyptians prepared and wrapped the dead, and explains the mummification process.

An easy-to-read account of the woolly mammoth, a giant land mammal which has been extinct for over 11,000 years.