Louise Nelson

"The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino"-- Provided by publisher.

"At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time...

The eight nights of Hanukkah are sacred to people who practice Judaism. They celebrate an important victory in the history of the Jewish people and a miracle they still remember with reverence today. Readers discover the story of Hanukkah in this fun and fact-filled guide to its many traditions-from the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah to spinning the dreidel.

People around the world celebrate different festivals of lights, and Diwali is one of them. This festival is an important part of life for Hindus in India and other countries, and its traditions are beautiful and meaningful. Includes a story about Rama and Sita.

How do people in different countries celebrate Christmas? Readers are able to answer this question in great detail after exploring this colorful guide to a popular holiday. Accessible text describes a variety of Christmas traditions, and it's paired with vibrant full-color photographs and adorable illustrations. In addition, fact boxes give readers fun information to share with family and friends, and a quiz allows them to practice their reading comprehension...