A World of Food titles blend fact-filled texts with colorful photos from across the globe. Traditional, easy-to-follow recipes add spice to the eight volumes. Cookbooks and more, the new series is ideal for middle-school social studies projects.

Describes differences and similarities between holidays in the United States and Mexico, revealing facts about cultural and political history and emphasizing the unity the celebrations can bring.

"At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still. The moon alone shone bright and round in the star-speckled dark of the sky. David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world. Here, in Ancient Night (Noche Antigua), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time. Ancient...