In My World S.
19 total works
Discusses mountains, rain, islands, caverns, the ocean, rain forests, the savanna, deserts, the Arctic, hurricanes, volcanoes, and pollution.
Children describe their schools and the activities they enjoy there, such as art class, recess, science projects, and field trips.
Looks at the different ways people earn a living, including auto mechanics, doctors, music teachers, hair stylists, woodworking, restaurant owners, pilots, factory and office workers, and actors.
Discusses how all people are different, have their own special strengths and qualities, and continue to grow and change.
Depicts children in different kinds of families, including one with a pregnant mother, one with grandparents who live with the family, and one with a father who works at home.
Discusses the ways the body can perceive and enjoy the world, such as hearing music and tasting stew, and the body's needs, such as sleep and food.
Depicts children playing with their friends in such situations as dressing up in old clothes, building a snowman, and building a go-cart.
Depicts different kinds of houses, such as a tree house, a house undergoing renovation, and a trailer, and discusses aspects of home life.
A brief history of transportation looks at Roman roads, Viking ships, the railroads, the development of cars and airplanes, service stations, ships, public transportation, and space travel.
Describes community projects, city rules, travel, tall buildings, hospitals, shopping, places of worship, amusement parks, and other aspects of city life.
The in My World Series first explores the world directly around the child, then the nearby community, and finally the world-at-large. As the student's awareness broadens, so does the subject matter of the series.Each double-page spread features a lively full-color 9x15 illustration of places familiar to all children accompanied by an interesting story relating to the world of a child. Involving questions and activities encourage children to explore the details of the illustrations.Children love to read these stories as well as hear them read out loud over and over again! Excellent for library story time, these bright, beautiful books stimulate discussion of children's own experiences and inspire story and picture ideas.
Describes the characteristics and behavior of fish, amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, marsupials, and the animals found in the savanna, Arctic, and jungle.
Discusses basic nutrition, vegetable gardening, apple and wheat harvesting, rice planting, dairy farms, the fishing industry, the butcher shop, vegetarians, and food preservation.
Looks at clocks and watches, lunchtime, evening activities, days of the week spring, summer, autumn, winter, and history.