A tale, based on a story found in ancient papyrus scrolls, about a shipwrecked sailor who finds fortune when he is befriended by a serpent that is the Prince of the magical island of Punt.
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
Chloe and the Magic Baton
A special riding baton her uncle brought her from Mexico helps Chloe get through one tough riding competition after another, but when it disappears before the championship she must place her trust in one very stubborn pony.
Whatever
Billy, unimpressed with everything his father does with him, always responds ‘whatever,’ until the world’s ‘hungriest’ tiger comes along and gets his attention.
Chingis Khan
A biography of the Mongol leader and military strategist who, at the height of his power, was supreme master of the largest empire ever created in the lifetime of one man.
Prehistory To Egypt
An illustrated history ranging from prehistory to the time of ancient Egypt, with a fictional story involving children to depict the period.
Mexico: The Culture
Explores the culture of Mexico, including religions, holidays and festivals, arts, food and leisure activities.
A Fiddle For Angus
Angus, living on Cape Breton Island, Canada, learns to play the violin so that he can join in with his musical family.
If You’re Not From The Prairie–
A boy provides a look at life on the prairies of North America and describes the effects of the climate on the people like him who grow up in the heartland of the continent.
Knock, Knock, Teremok!: A Traditional Russian Tale
In this cumulative tale, a fly, a mouse, a frog, a duck, a hare, a fox, a pig, and a wolf come to live together, until a bear comes along.
The Maya
Looks at the history and culture of the Mayas, and describes their cities, religion, writing, rulers, wars, and daily life.