Climo, Shirley

Introduces the history, geography, cultural life, and attractions of the city known as the Big Apple.

Describes the building, history, and significant sights of Washington, D.C.

Presents a collection of folktales and facts about monkeys who inhabit Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

A collection of eight stories from diverse cultures around the world, telling of encounters between merfolk and mortals.

A collection of stories detailing the charms, powers, and adventures, each about "some kind of magical being, good or bad" from the small corner of England known as Cornwall.

When Tuko the gecko cries so loudly that the birds stop singing and cannot sleep, they try to trick him into moving from their home on the Philippine island of Luzon.

In the sky above Borneo, the East Wind and the West Wind engage in a contest to see which of them can move Kodok the tree frog from his palm tree.

After waiting years to witness some of the special magic that happens Christmas Eve, a kindly old woman finally gets her wish.

Presents retellings of seldom-heard princess tales, featuring such heroines as White Jade, Gulnara, and Vasilisa the Frog Princess. A discussion of princess lore precedes each selection.

A collection of myths, folklore, and superstitions about spiders from around the world, with some facts about how they live.