"A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them. Children love to explore. Each day brings new sights and sounds, new things to smell and taste and touch . Aliki's simple text and cheerful art in this enlarged edition introduce very young children to the wonder of the five senses and all they reveal about the world around us." --

Pictures, dialogs, poems, and stories portray various emotions we all feel: jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, and others.

On a visit to a natural history museum, a little boy sees fossilized skeletons of dinosaurs and learns what archaeologists havediscovered about the physical appearance and habits of these huge, extinct creatures.

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own.

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

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.

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

Sitting quietly in his garden, a little boy observes the eating habits of birds, bugs, butterflies, and other small animals. Includes instructions on how to make your own garden and a detailed illustration of plants typically found in a garden.

Surveys the history and components of music, concentrating on Western musical traditions.