People & Places - Kids

Bright red and orange cliffs twist and turn in strange shapes. Some even look like waves of rock. It may seem otherworldly, but the Vermilion Cliffs can be found in Arizona. Discover how these rock formations were made, where the vibrant colors come from,...

Colorful spots dot a dried-up lakebed. It may look otherworldly, but the Spotted Lake can actually be found in British Columbia. Learn how these colorful spots appear and disappear as well as why this lake is still important to the people who live there....

The wind blows over flat, salt-covered ground as far as the eye can see. It may look otherworldly, but the Salt Flats of Bolivia are found right here on Earth. Learn how the salt flats formed, what they look like at different times of...

Lines of rippling sand dunes stretch on for miles through empty desert. It may look otherworldly, but the Simpson Desert can be found in Australia. Learn how the desert formed from an ancient sea, how these sand dunes form and move, and what happens...

A wall of ice stretches high above turquoise waters. It may look otherworldly, but the Perito Moreno Glacier can actually be found in Argentina. Learn how this icy giant formed, how it has shaped the landscape around it, and what makes it one of...

Waves crash against 40,000 hexagonal columns poking up from the coastline. It may look otherworldly, but Giant's Causeway can actually be found along the shores of Northern Ireland. Learn how Giant's Causeway formed, the myths surrounding this unusual landscape, how different kinds of life...

Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of the United States. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informational sidebars, a fast-facts section, a language sample section, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the...

Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of Ukraine. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informational sidebars, a fast-facts section, a language sample section, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and...

This engaging series highlights 10 nations from around the world. Each book provides an accessible overview of a country's history, geography, resources, and culture. Books also include a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading...

Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with...

This book tells the story of ten Indian tribes who have been living lives very different-far away from or even within the same physical spaces-from the rest of mainstream India. Their histories have seldom been told. These tribes are . . . The HalakkisThe...

Discover the world with the TIME for Kids: Almanac 2027, the must-have resource for all curious kids! This almanac is jam-packed with an abundance of facts across topics such as animals, technology, the environment, entertainment, space, sports, and more! Perfect for fact-loving kids, the...

People have migrated from place to place for more than 60,000 years. Immigration makes up about 40 percent of population growth in the United States each year. Examine how and why people move from one place to another in Migration and Settlement, one of...

What is the difference between a town and a city? What are some of the jobs needed to keep a city functioning? Where are they done? What does a factory do? Learning the answers to questions like these can often be neglected with young...

By explaining mapping conventions and terminology in simple text, this book gives readers the skills and encouragement to explore the world through maps. Simple mapping tasks help reinforce the concept of making a map of Earth.Author: Harriet BrundleISBN-10: 0778750140ISBN-13: 9780778750147Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/10/2018Pages:...

Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of Japan. Additional features include a table of contents, descriptive captions, informational sidebars, a fast-facts section, a language sample section, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and...

Follow brother's Arthur and Andy's adventure in the fourth of our NEARBY series of books. The NEARBY series of books focus on the neighborhoods around us and what they have to offer. Read all four books in the NEARBY series: The Backyard, The Fire...

Follow brother's Arthur and Andy's adventure in the third of our NEARBY series of books. The NEARBY series of books focus on the neighborhoods around us and what they have to offer. Read all four books in the NEARBY series: The Backyard, The Fire...

This book introduces artists to basic drawing concepts and describes in step-by-step instructions how to turn simple shapes into people. Young readers will learn to draw a man, a woman, a boy, a baby, and a grandma. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A waterside home is a home that lies next to, or floats on, a sea, a river, a lake, or a canal. This exciting new book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as Venice and Hong...

A mountain is an area of land that is much higher than the land around it. This interesting new book looks at homes on mountains and the unique way of life in these often remote areas. Detailed photography of homes made from logs, carved...

A mobile home is a home that can be moved from place to place. This fascinating new book looks at such unique homes as tents, igloos, and yurts, used by hunters and nomadic peoples, as well as trailers, houseboats, and recreational vehicles. Detailed photography...

Embark on search-and-find adventures across 15 different countries and look for icons unique to each culture. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with 15 country maps and playful icons to spark the curiosity of children and adults alike. Author: Jordan SondlerISBN-13: 9798988932659Publisher: Worldwide BuddiesLanguage:...

Visiting a museum is a way to learn about the past. Museums help people understand what life was like many years ago. They also show how the world has changed over time. Find out more in Museums, one of the titles in the Field...

Once the Winter Palace of Russias royal family, the State Hermitage Museum now stands as a tribute to the countrys fascinating history. More than 2.5 million people visit the Saint Petersburg museum every year to view the artifacts and works of art collected by...

In Mail Carriers, young readers will learn what mail carriers do and find out how they deliver mail to many different places. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what mail carriers do on the job. A...

Monsters from around the world and a multitude of cultures have gathered together in this exciting and intriguing collection of creatures. Whether it's the man-eating manticore or the dastardly demon Beelzebub, each of the monsters in this magnificent volume are sure to scare and...

Bloodsucking vampires, three-headed dogs, and beautiful unicorns--these are only some of the exciting creatures readers meet in this magnificent collection of fantasy creatures. A myriad of creatures from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this unique reference resource...

What do fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multiheaded beasts have in common? They're all dragons, and they can all be found in this magnificent volume! This magical menagerie will lead readers on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of...

This is book five in a 15-book series in which students learn about different places across the globe through letters written by characters from each place. This series is intended to bridge the gap across cultures, to demonstrate that we are all people, no...

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the speediest things in the world! From the super-fast Bugatti Veyron car to the fastest land animal, the cheetah, find out what the fastest things on the planet are.Author: Ruth OwenISBN-10: 0778774880ISBN-13: 9780778774884Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 32Format:...

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of what humans have produced. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way....

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of all the people on Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual...

Ignite your child's curiosity in just minutes a day-no screens, no boredom, and no repeated facts, even if your young explorer has heard it all before!Do you wish your child would put down the tablet and pick up a book that's just as entertaining-and...

Thrilling adventure and chilling terror unfold in the telling of three real-life events. Read about the decades-long obsession by many climbers to be the first to reach the top of Mount Everest; the exploration of the Arctic, from the search for the Northwest Passage...

Walk a mile in the shoes of kids across the globe in this book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read Kids Around the World series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. Learn about unique clothes and accessories from countries all...

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, clothes, fruit, home, jobs,...

Take a journey into the unknown and discover over 150 extraordinary locations-from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes-in this fully updated and revised guide to the world's most secret places.Climb a stairway to nowhere on top of a mountain, lose yourself in...

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to the helpers they might meet. From construction workers to teachers and more, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect...

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.Author: Mira VonneISBN-10: 1515741745ISBN-13: 9781515741749Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...

Learn how farmers around the world use fascinating techniques, equipment, and practices to produce successful crops and products. Color photographs and simple language make these global subjects suitable for early readers. This book also includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Author:...

Step into the heart of nature with Richard Headstrom's "The Living Year." This month-by-month journey unveils the marvels of each season, from frosty January mornings with foraging chickadees to sunlit August fields teeming with life. Headstrom's vivid prose captures the beauty of seasonal transformations...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching...

Walk a mile in the shoes of kids across the globe in this book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read Kids Around the World series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. Learn about unique clothes and accessories from countries all...

In Principals, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how principals work to make schools safe and fun learning centers. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary....

This is a story about a special dog that serves as a partner to a police officer in the town of Beacon Falls. Officer Greg and his K9 Arty serve the town, protecting and serving its residents as well as assisting fellow officers.Join K9...

Learning is important no matter where you are. But some classrooms are very different than others. Discover all types of schools around the world in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.Author: Mary...

Time to eat! Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color yellow. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 164619196XISBN-13: 9781646191963Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.80w...

In Pilots, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how pilots safely fly aircraft. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pilots...