Four simple "how" stories from Alaskan legend are presented in large type and amply illustrated. In "How the Caribou Lost His Teeth", Siqpik's only son is eaten by the sharp-toothed caribou, so Siqpik feeds the animal sour berries to make his teeth fall out. "How the Loon Got His Spots" relates how the raven paints…

Taken from Alaskan oral tradition, the five "how" stories are written in simple English prose. "The Four Qayaqs" explains why the porcupine has no fat on his stomach and the beaver has none on his back. "Ptarmigan and the Sandhill Crane" tells how the two very different birds come to look alike. In "Why the Dall…

This Spanish reader for third grade students is about a kitten who is the pet of all the children in the neighborhood. The kitten gets into mischief, but his punishment marks a turn for the better when he becomes the pet of a fisherman's son. The entire text is in Spanish and black and white sketches illustrate the text. (Author/NCR)

This Spanish reader for children in kindergarten and first grade is about a drop of water that comes to life in a trip through the water cycle of evaporation, condensation, and subsequent return to a drier part of the earth's surface environment. The story is suitable for reading aloud or independent reading. The text is entirely in Spanish.…

This Greek reader for children in kindergarten and first grade is about a drop of water that comes to life in a trip through the water cycle of evaporation, condensation, and subsequent return to a drier part of the earth's surface environment. The story is suitable for reading aloud or independent reading. The text is entirely in Greek.…

Written for children ages ten through twelve, this book contains short stories and poems about play and safety by four boys and girls of ages seven to fourteen. Illustrations accompany the children's work. The book is intended to be read together by adult and child. Tips are provided for the children in assuring the safety of their younger…

This children's reader in the Navajo language describes the experiences of a personified coyote as he leaves home to go on a business trip to Washington, D.C. It is designed for children in kindergarten through third grade in a bilingual education setting. (NCR)

This children's reader in the Navajo language describes the experience of a personified coyote as he attempts to teach a class of very active boys and girls. It is designed for children in kindergarten through third grade in a bilingual education setting. (NCR)

Written for children ages three to five, this book contains several stories and poems about play and safety by four boys and girls of ages seven to fourteen. Illustrations accompany the children's work. The book is intended to be read together by adult and child. It includes a section to assist adults in instructing children about safe use of…

This French children's reader designed for children in grades 2-3 is about a fun-loving pair of frogs. Their antics are described and illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings. (NCR)

This Italian alphabet book designed for kindergarten and first grade students presents each letter in upper and lower case form accompanied by an illustration and a single sentence caption. The sentence contains two or more words that begin with the letter in question. The book has a teacher's introduction and is illustrated by pen-and-ink…

This Portuguese reader is the first of a series of units designed for students of Portuguese as a second language in grades K-2. Various parts of the house and concepts of time and health are presented. The verbs "ter" and "estar" and contractions of articles and prepositions are covered in grammar exercises. Teaching objectives, exercises, and…

This coloring book contains pictures of more than 79 fish and shellfish found on the Atlantic Coast. Captions give information on habitats, behavior, or commercial uses of the species pictured. Indexes of both common and scientific names are given. (BB)

Four short stories taken from Alaskan oral tradition are written in plain terms and presented in large print with illustrations on each page. "The Little Mouse" describes how a courageous mouse swims across a river only to discover it is just a man's footprint. In "The Loon and the Muskrat" two animals become possessive of the…

Written for children ages six to nine, this book contains short stories and poems about play and safety by four boys and girls of ages seven to fourteen. Illustrations accompany the children's work. The book is intended to be read together by adult and child. Ten safety notes are included and space is provided for the child to write his/her…