Most Popular Books by Jane Werner

A child explores the important functions of the different parts of his body.

Colorful illustrations and simple text are used to introduce the concept of God to young children.

A geographic, historic, and social survey of the People''s Republic of China.

A composite introduction to Mexico, covering its history, geography, resources, and culture, and including two legends and two stories about the people.

Describes, simply, a visit to the dentist''s office, how teeth are filled and cleaned, and what to do to have good, healthy teeth.

An introduction to Jesus for very young children -- a perfect gift for the holiday season! A gentle look at Jesus''s birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style, with colorful illustrations that will captivate and inspire.

Peter tries to decide on what kind of pet he wants and finally decides on a puppy.

A profile of the Niger, Africa''s 2600-mile river that flows north for over half its course.

Discusses the religious and national holidays of India--why they are celebrated and how.

Through alternate chapters of exposition and fiction the author presents a picture of modern Nigeria.

Personne n''a jamais vu de Dinosaures vivants car ils ont disparu des millions d''années avant que l''Homme ne fasse son entrée sur la scène du monde. Le Brachiosaure, qui pesait près de 50 tonnes, le paisible Brontosaure, le terrible Gorgosaure, l''immense Diplodocus, avec ses 26 m de long, tous s''en sont mystérieusement allés, les uns après les autres. Les voici pourtant, qui revivent, par l''image et par le texte, dans un livre qui leur est entièrement consacré. Des images tout en couleurs reconstruisent sous nos yeux un monde où des lézards volants déployaient dans le ciel leurs larges ailes, et où la terre tremblait sous les lourdes pattes du Tyrannosaure. En bas de chaque page, une chronologie indique à quelle époque vivaient ces fabuleux animaux.

A king vows to allow the man who can discover how his twelve daughters manage to dance their shoes apart night after night, despite being locked in their room, to marry the princess of his choice.

Presents the classic African folktale of a ferocious lion who has a thorn stuck in its paw and the little mouse who is the only one brave and compassionate enough to remove it.

Traces the history of the 2,290 mile river that flows from the hills of northern Russia to the Caspian Sea.

The author explores the nature of deserts, telling how humanity has been affected by and responsible for their spread.