Ten illustrators place ten subjects under the microscope to help readers look beneath the surface.
In Focus
International
Mightier Than The Sword: World Folktales For Strong Boys
From China to Burma, Afghanistan to America, this collection of fourteen familiar and little-known stories tells the tales of sons, brothers, kings, and trolls–men and boys united by a common heroism that comes from strength of character, wisdom, and compassion. These stories show that brains trump brawn every time.
Other-Wordly
Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first.
Tales For Telling: From Around The World
A collection of traditional tales for telling or reading aloud, from such parts of the world as Spain, Russia, and Africa.
Tell Me A Story
Presents nineteen folk tales from around the world.
Metropolis
Take a whirlwind trip around the world! Metropolis explores the sights, sounds, and tastes of 34 of the greatest cities on earth.
Their Great Gift
With lyrical text and thought-provoking photography, Their Great Gift explores the experiences of immigrants in the twenty-first century, focusing on the lives of children.
Featured in WOW Review Volume IX, Issue 1.
Under Water, Under Earth
Dive below the surface and find out what happens under earth and under sea from early submarines and deep-sea life to burrowing animals and man-made tunnels.
Walk This World At Christmastime
A collection of global cultures, Walk This World at Christmastime illustrates the ways people around the world celebrate Christmas.
I Am A Story
From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age, discover how a story has been told in many different ways from the past to today. It’s always been around, making us happy, sad, excited, or scared and bringing people together. With simple text and delightful illustrations, Dan Yaccarino reminds us of the power of story.