Caryn Jenner

Discusses holidays and festivals that are celebrated around the world, including the Chinese New Year, Diwali, the Mexican Day of the Dead, American Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Holi.

"All About Bats is a...reader all about these night-time animals, from how they find their way in the dark to what they eat and how they sleep upside down! " --publisher's website

"Find out why cats purr and hiss, and how they are able to balance. Get tips for looking after our furry feline friends, too!"--back cover.

"Does your child love quirky, furry creatures? This children's book about the beloved Australian quokka will be perfect for them. Children will be fascinated to find out why this friendly creature is described as one of the happiest animals on the planet, and that the bouncy quokka is actually related to kangaroos and wallabies. Fascinating facts are paired with adorable photographs of quokkas, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children...

"On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower ship headed across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World. Sixty-six days later, land was sighted. Now you can imagine you were there ... More than 100 passengers boarded the Mayflower to make their home in the unknown land of America. They became known as the Pilgrims. Meet the men, women, and children who braved the voyage, and read their first hand accounts to discover what life was like both on board and on land"...

A brief, illustrated biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright, including their childhood, their bicycle business, and their first successful flight.

Examines the life of the Indian princess Pocahontas and her contact with English settlers, especially John Smith.

"With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years."--publisher's website.

"Visit the Australian island of Rottnest, home of the quokkas! Discover why these funny, furry creatures are sometimes called the happiest animals in the world." --back cover.