House & Home - Kids

Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather conditions and suit many different environments. Child-centered language takes readers through the engineering...

From mighty castle strongholds to the buried ruins of Pompeii, this engaging title unearths ancient homes. Concepts include how and why ancient homes were built, as well as their discovery through archaeological digs.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 0778714535ISBN-13: 9780778714538Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

Learn all about cardinals and their bright red feathers. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common...

Mike is a former computer engineer who discovered art after retirement. His love for art started with sports photography and creating digital art. He also enjoys oil painting in several genres, including figurative art and landscapes. He has been involved in dog rescue for...

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.Author: Jack ManningISBN-10: 1491403160ISBN-13: 9781491403167Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.00w x...

Packed with playful illustrations this first dictionary covers food, furniture, family, and everything else you find at home.The My First Words series is designed to teach and expand toddlers' vocabulary as they begin to name the things around them. With playful pictures and corresponding...

One hundred years ago, people's houses looked very different from the way they do today. We don't know how things will look in the future, but it's fun to imagine. Using vintage historical photographs and colorful, imaginative drawings, this book will help readers understand...

A floor, a ceiling, and four boring walls? No more Get creative, show your room some love, and turn your personal space into your happy place. Show off your style and personality with DIY pizzazz to makeover furniture, create one-of-a-kind decor, and organize your...

Learn how you can help keep your home clean. The book utilizes social emotional based text to get children comfortable with reading, and uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs...

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.Author: Jack ManningISBN-10: 1491403209ISBN-13: 9781491403204Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.10w x...

From ancient Pueblo homes to the Australian mining town where half the population lives underground, this appealing book uses cutaway illustrations to introduce readers to homes that were built below ground. Labeled diagrams of underground homes and fun facts will make this enjoyable read...

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe...but how was her shoe house designed? Students will love learning how their favorite storybook characters thought up and designed their quirky homes.Author: Gerry BaileyISBN-10: 077870288XISBN-13: 9780778702887Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2013Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.20h...

People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purpose - to meet our basic need...

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architect's apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored through engaging illustrations and accessible text.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 077871456XISBN-13: 9780778714569Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.80h...

Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in...

This book introduces early readers to words in the home. Simple words and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Christina EarleyISBN-10: 1039696937ISBN-13: 9781039696938Publisher: Crabtree Little HoneyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2023Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 7.98h x 6.08w x...

In this charming children's book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones get to meet gorgeous pop-up farm animals and lift flaps to discover the cutest surprises.Discover life on the farm and why these wonderful animals call it their home. What noise...

This book shows the importance of bat houses, bird houses, and butterfly shelters and how building these simple structures can save the lives of endangered species. Readers will also explore the importance of butterfly gardens and how they provide food and shelter for some...

Rae Renae Learns Real Estate is a story about eight-year-old Rae Renae, who goes to work with her mom, who is a Real Estate Professional. Rae Renae's day is filled with adventures of viewing different types of homes with colored doors and wooden floors...

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide & seek, but... it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy & Grammy to...

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide & seek, but... it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy & Grammy to...

Set in the early 1950s, "Grandpa's Christmas Tree Story" is about a young boy's struggle to bring a Christmas tree to his school.In a letter to his grandchildren, this true story is based on the recollections of a grandfather many years later. The scene...

In Going to Nanny's House, readers will undoubtedly know why going to Nanny's house is the BEST! When we go to our Nanny's house, we eat awesome snacks and nutritious food, have loads of fun, and-most importantly-soak up Nanny's love. Nanny is nurturing, silly,...

Military families move a lot. Each move raises a lot of questions for the family, especially the kids. "What will my new home be like?" "What is there to do there?" "What if I'm afraid of moving?"If you're moving to Fort Riley, Kansas, this...

With this title, young readers will gain an understanding on how the peanut butter they love, is made and how it ends up on their table.Author: Pam RosenbergISBN-10: 1602794693ISBN-13: 9781602794696Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated...

With this title, young readers will gain a better understanding on how the breakfast cereal they love, ends up on their breakfast table.Author: Pam RosenbergISBN-10: 1602794669ISBN-13: 9781602794665Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point...

This simple informational text suggests the many ways a glass jar can be reused. Fill your glass jars with pencils, coins, candy. . . you can be creative to reuse glass! Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1925714985ISBN-13: 9781925714982Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

We can recycle glass, plastic, paper, and garden rubbish at home! This simple informational text describes the ways households can support recycling at home. The positive message encourages all households to recycle. Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1922370061ISBN-13: 9781922370068Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format:...

Bringing your own bags on a shopping trip is a great way to make a sustainable choice. Explore the different kinds of non-plastic bags you can use when you go shopping. Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1922370037ISBN-13: 9781922370037Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Mehdi is three years old and really loves vacuums. He is excited to share his vacuum collection with you! Join him as he shows his twelve different vacuums and shares about some of their features.Author: Mehdi Quraish, Lisa QuraishISBN-10: 8358358547ISBN-13: 9798358358546Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A house built on legs. An igloo made of snow. Come and look inside to discover the different places that children call home. If where you live is full of trees, then your house might look like these. In the warm Philippines houses are...

Learn all about squirrels and their bushy tails. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats, diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables....

- The perfect bingo game for children aged 3+ from the creators of the bestselling Bird Bingo, Dog Bingo, Dinosaur Bingo and Poo Bingo - Contains 4 gameboards with a different illustration on each: the classroom, the library, the dining hall and the playground....

- The perfect bingo game for children aged 3+ from the creators of the bestselling Bird Bingo, Dog Bingo, Dinosaur Bingo and Poo Bingo - Contains 4 gameboards with a different illustration on each: the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen and the living room....

Most houses have two or three bathrooms. Not a castle or palace! A palace in the country of Brunei has 257 bathrooms! Take a peek inside real royal homes.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Sally LeeISBN-10: 1620651211ISBN-13: 9781620651216Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.10h x...

This fun-to-share 208-page baking cookbook from superstar celebrity baker Duff Goldman guides kids on how to make dozens of super delicious cookies--from rainbow checkerboard cookies to yummy coconut macarons to Danish stroopwafel. Beloved New York Times bestselling chef and host of Ace of Cakes...

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architect's apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored through engaging illustrations and accessible text.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 0778714527ISBN-13: 9780778714521Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize:...

What will houses look like in the future? From space stations to pod living, this innovative title examines how architects design and plan for the world of tomorrow. Readers put concepts to work when they design their own home based around a unique shape.Author:...

Check out the sneaky squirrel! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body...

This fun title explores different kinds of animal homes and how they are built. From a beaver's dam to a termite's mound, readers will love learning all about animal architects.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 0778714381ISBN-13: 9780778714385Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.00w...

From mighty castle strongholds to the buried ruins of Pompeii, this engaging title unearths ancient homes. Concepts include how and why ancient homes were built, as well as their discovery through archaeological digs.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 0778714373ISBN-13: 9780778714378Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize:...

Homes are not just lived in. From a windmill to a lighthouse, this exciting title portrays homes that, quite literally, work. Introducing simple engineering concepts, this book encourages students to be creative and think outside the box.Author: Gerry BaileyISBN-10: 0778702901ISBN-13: 9780778702900Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Suzie is a typical, active five-year-old little girl. She loves playing with all her toys in her room and sometimes creates a real mess! When her mother asks her to pick up her room, Suzie is overwhelmed and doesn't know how to begin. Suzie's...

Shapes are everywhere Shapes at Home helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a square tile to a cylinder dog bowl. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in the home....

The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to...

The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to...

Looking to give your space a refresh? Think small! Craft a teensy Zen garden or a mini bulletin board. You might even style your space with a tiny tapestry. Tiny projects are tons of fun!Author: Megan Borgert-SpaniolISBN-10: 1669004619ISBN-13: 9781669004615Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Format:...

This fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of cleaning up. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers...

This fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of cleaning up. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers...