New Releases by Franklin Watts

This highly praised series of books has been in print since the 1950s (launched originally by Franklin Watts himself). Today''s First Books provide engaging, in-depth introductions to subjects in all areas of the middle-grade curriculum, including science, social studies, and the arts. Illustrated with color and historical photography and art, each First Book is chaptered, includes an index, a for-further-reading list and, where appropriate, a glossary and original maps.

These books feature exciting and colorful descriptions of Christmases around the world. Explore the traditions, food, decorations, and presents of each country represented. Beautiful full-color photographs captivate readers and entice them to read on.

This challenging social issues series inspires debate on the questions raised by today''s world. Contemporary quotations give opposing viewpoints while clear text keeps an objective stance and does not shy away from unpopular opinions. Viewpoints gives young readers the information they need to make up their own minds.

This new series examines the lives and contributions of lesbian women and gay men to our society. Through biographies, histories, and primary source materials, readers will witness the contributions these men and women have made through history as well as their continuing struggle for civil rights and an equal position in society.

People whose power, influence, or perseverance have changed the world are the subjects of these candid biographies, which stress the impact of these individuals on the course of 20th-century events. Includes a bibliography and an index.

This highly praised series of books has been in print since the 1950s (launched originally by Franklin Watts himself). Today''s First Books provide engaging, in-depth introductions to subjects in all areas of the middle-grade curriculum, including science, social studies, and the arts. Illustrated with color and historical photography and art, each First Book is chaptered, includes an index, a for-further-reading list and, where appropriate, a glossary and original maps.

Discusses how to collect beetles for observation and how to care for them before releasing them.

A guide to keeping ants temporarily for the purpose of observing them.

Includes index.Discusses different types of oranges, where and how they are grown, and their uses.