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Examines how social practices and manners differ from one culture to another.

From the quiet of being the first one awake in the morning to "sweet dreams quiet" when the last light is turned off, simple text explores the many kinds of quiet that can exist during the day.

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into staging a play, discussing actors and rehearsals, sets and props, light and sound, costumes and makeup, and opening night, and profiling selected playwrights and plays.

As graduation day approaches, Isabel tries to convince her teacher that she and Walter, both porcupines, should receive balloons on the big day just like the other children.

From the blare of an alarm clock in the morning to snores and crickets in the evening, simple text explores the many loud noises one might hear during the course of a day.

Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.

Presents an introduction to peacocks, in simple with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

A girl escapes her annoying little brother and the drudgery of school and home life when she travels to a magical kingdom each night and embarks on a series of adventures.

Simple text and photographs describe the life cycle, habitat, and habits of the orangutans of Asia.

Photographs and illustrations describe the life cycle and migration patterns of the monarch butterfly.

When a hypnotist convinces Pete's mother that she is a pirate, Pete tries to find a way to turn her back into a regular parent.

Discusses the northern lights including how they form, where they appear, myths and legends, and the problems they can cause on Earth.

A short biography of Nat Love, an African-American cowboy during the 1800s.

Lists 101 things individuals can do to help protect the environment, looking at ways to eat green, spare water, conserve power, help animals, reduce and recycle trash, make wise clothing choices, and more.

Presents over one hundred tips on organization, offering advice on organizing school supplies, clothing, activities and social events, bedrooms, memories and collections, family, and time.