Thames, Susan

Introduces American symbols such as the flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and Lincoln Memorial, describing their histories.

A simple introduction to the skeleton, discussing its purpose in the human body, and explaining how to keep bones healthy.

Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describes many of America's symbols including the flag, Mount Rushmore, and monuments in the nation's capital.

Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe various national parks of the United States.

Discusses food and where it goes when you eat it, and the foods your body needs for health and energy.

Explains where a person's muscles are, what they do, and what they need to stay healthy, including the right foods and exercise.

A simple introduction to the purpose of the five senses also describes which organs are involved in what sense.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe a number of national parks across America including Everglades National Park and Yosemite National Park.

Simple text explains what a person's skin is for and why one should take care of it.

A simple introduction to the immune system, discussing its role in the human body, and looking at ways to fight germs.