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Describes the vehicles, equipment, and procedures used by fire fighters.

Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families-- big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none-- and learn why every family is special and important.

When the city is in trouble, humble and lovable dog Shoeshine Boy turns into his alter-ego Underdog to stop a series of villains, including Simon Bar Sinister and Riff Raff. TV reporter Sweet Polly Purebred often ends up getting into a situation and must be saved by her hero, Und...

Contrasts, using simple examples, the many differences between dogs and cats.

Text and pictures relate situations which sometimes result in such reactions as frustration, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of control.

Presents the things that all children over the world have in common, including their need for food, clothes, people to love them, and the opportunity to play.

A little girl describes her adventures on a very, very wet day.

"Wherever you live, whoever you are, friends are important, all kinds of friends." In the spirit of her classic book, All Kinds of Families, Norma Simon leads us through a celebration of friendship--school friends, family friends, grownup friends, even pet friends! Simple, reassu...

Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died.

Describes the origins and traditions of Passover, in particular the special meal called the Seder.

Portrays everyday situations in which children see themselves as "different" in family life, preferences, and aptitudes, and yet feel that being different is all right.

Explains the history and traditions that are a part of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Explores in words and pictures what a family is and how families vary in makeup and life-styles.

"Multicultural and multigenerational people demonstrate what it means to be a family and how all families offer each other support and love"-- Provided by publisher.

"Gloria Steinem is one of the country's most influential and innovative writers and activists. In Revolution from Within, Marilyn: Norma Jean, and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, she created a dialogue with her readers that shapes the way we think about human possibiliti...