Discover animals from the dinosaurs of long ago to the household pets of today. Learn about mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and insects. Explore animal communities in the jungle, the arctic, the desert, the ocean, and many other exciting environments.
Whether alone or in groups, everyone loves to play. Join us for a picnic, an afternoon of fishing and kite-flying, a trip to an amusement park, a quiet morning in a sandbox, and various sports activities.
Fast and slow, old and young, now and then, and changes of all kinds are aspects of the measurement of time. Learn how animals and people are affected by time and changing seasons.
Families are special! They come in different combinations and sizes, but they all share special days. Experience the family days we know so well such as birthdays, and mother's and father's days. Learn about name days in Europe, boys' and girls' days in Japan, and colorful weddings in India. Make your own family tree.
Share the fun of frolicking in the snow. Build the world's biggest snowman. Be your silliest self at the Feast of Fools. Make a multicolored costume and join the dancing parade of Carnival. Cheer your favorite dog team in the Yukon-Alaska dogsled race!
Jean Little frequently weaves poetry into the fabric of her many novels. The critically accliamed Hey World is a collection of short prose and poems, some of which first made their appearance in Look Through My Window and Kate. The bulk of them are printed here for the first time. With the same blend of sensitivity, insight and candor that has char …