Mary Auld

This incredible journey through the continent of Asia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on a high-speed train through China, sailing on a riverboat along the Mekong River, and walking in the Himalayas.

Explains, in brief text and illustrations, the term "Mom" and describes the role of mothers in a family and their relationship with their children.

Photographs and simple text illustrate the meaning of the term "brother" and present the role of brothers in families.

"Explains how and why animals live in social groups. Describes the advantages and disadvantages of group living, such as protection from predators, ease of movement, and quicker spread of disease"--