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Profiles five child monarchs, including Egyptian king Tutankhamun, Queen Christina of Sweden, the Last Emperor of China, Mary Queen of Scots, and the Dalai Lama of Tibet, describing their unique childhoods and their influence on their countries' history.

Provides children with behavioral and emotional disorders advice and strategies to help them cope with a variety of situations they may encounter in everyday life.

Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

Text and photographs depict children from many countries at work and play.

Simple text and illustrations show the great variety of clothing worn by children from countries around the world, including Canada, Kenya, Japan, Pakistan, and Bali.

Four-year-old Thomas describes his trip to the doctor for a physical checkup.

A pediatrician tells what happens when a child goes to the doctor for a check-up, with explanations of the instruments and procedures that will be encountered.

Explains, in easy-to-read text, that we need food, sleep, and exercise to grow.

A collection of black-and-white comic strips featuring the Peanuts characters; selected from "Could You be More Pacific?".

Presents a variety of costumes for all types of occasions, suggesting how to design, make, and use them.

Shows the lifestyle and traditions that influence what it is like to grow up in the various regions of Morocco.

Follows the lives of two children from two of Mauritania's cultural groups: a Moorish girl and a Halpoular boy.

Presents the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family in Costa Rica, describing her home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, natural resources, languages, government, religions, culture, and economics of her country.

Describes what may happen during a check-up at the dentist's office.

Explains what happens during a typical visit to the doctor, covering such activities as having your temperature taken, having your blood pressure measured, and getting a shot.