People & Places - Kids

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.Author: Megan Cooley PetersonISBN-10: 1491484357ISBN-13: 9781491484357Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize:...

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.Author: Megan Cooley PetersonISBN-10: 1491484349ISBN-13: 9781491484340Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize:...

Where does the trash from last night's pizza party go after you take it to the curb? Easy-to-understand text explains how trash gets from homes to landfills or recycling centers and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.Author: Erika...

Grab your homework because it's time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get...

There are billions of humans living all kinds of lives on earth, and despite all our differences, we're all here together. Our tiny blue planet in the vast universe is where everyone lives, dreams, eats, and loves. A child's mind is open to all...

School takes emergent readers on a trip to an elementary school while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing too...

Fire Station takes emergent readers on a trip to the fire station while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing...

Who Helps Us Learn? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading...

Who Helps Us Get Around? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring...

Who Helps Keep Us Safe? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring...

Who Helps Keep Us Healthy? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring...

Who Helps Animals? teaches emergent readers about the role of an important community helper while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success...

If you are looking for a book with more New York City stickers than this one, fuggedaboutit!This is the ultimate, most complete, and most awesome book of stickers for Big Apple fans. If you are a New Yorker, this book is for you. If...

Y'all, if you are looking for a book with more Texas stickers than this one, stop searching. This is it!This is the ultimate, most complete, and most awesome book of stickers for Lone Star State fans. If you are a Texan, this book is...

As a young puppy, MDD Rico never imagined that he would become a hero dog. He saved countless lives by sniffing out landmines in Bosnia-Herzegovina. After working for six years with his human handler, Rico retired and moved to the United States. Now eight...

My main character(s) goes back to my childhood days growing up in a predominantly African American community in Chicago. My grannies wore aprons on a daily basis.I am a registered nurse by profession. I have been a nurse for over 25 years as a...

Would you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!Adventure into the fascinating world of explorers with this new Would You Rather book!Packed...

Thirteen stripes-Fifty stars-And hundreds of AMAZING facts about the U.S.A.!Can you guess the names of the ten states below? 1. I have the highest waterfalls in North America. 2. I am the smallest state. 3. I am the largest state. 4. I have produced...

What would you do to win? Find out how others answered in this look at famous cheating scandals. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the...

Have you ever been to the dentist? Follow along and see what happens during a visit to the dentist. At the Dentist is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young...

Akureyri has been served primarily through geothermal sources since the late 1970's. Construction of its geothermal distribution system began in 1976, after the discovery of a commercially viable source was discovered in 1975. But our guide simply told us they get energy from the...

Whether you're already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men's,...

This title looks at sports world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the athletes who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Two cousins.Two countries.One language - sort ofCousins living over three thousand miles apart (five thousand kilometers) enjoy many of the same things though they say them differently. One cousin wears a slicker, Wellingtons and carries a brolly to splash in the puddles. The other...

Explore the world we call home with your children and visit places like the Great Barrier Reef, the Serengeti, the Taj Mahal and many other incredible places as you join Dennis on his adventures around the World.Author: Thom BlairISBN-10: 1088228739ISBN-13: 9781088228739Publisher: Thomas BlairLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

More than 3,000 of General George Washington's troops died from cold, hunger, and smallpox while encamping at Valley Forge. This is the story of that harsh winter, the victories that followed, and the founding of the Valley Forge National Historical Park.Author: Libby HughesISBN-10: 0595370713ISBN-13:...

Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary artists from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids 8 and upThis easy-to-read biography collection includes: 100 one-page biographies: Find out how artists from around the world made history!...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In Rotary Clubs, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.Author:...

Strategy on the battlefield sometimes takes quick thinking and clever deception. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside...

Presenting the ultimate exploration into human history and cultural wonders - Ultimate Questions & Answers History and Culture: Photographic Fact Book. Have you ever wondered who started the Olympic games? Or what "Viking" even means? And how ancient is Ancient Egypt? Get ready to...

It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired...

Two cousins.Two countries.One language - sort ofCousins living over three thousand miles apart (five thousand kilometers) enjoy many of the same things though they say them differently. One cousin wears a slicker, Wellingtons and carries a brolly to splash in the puddles. The other...

This title looks at animal world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the animals who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug habitats...

The hairstylist makes some careful snips. Now the customer has a whole new look! This engaging title explores the skillful work of hairstylists in salons, at events, and even backstage! Leveled text combines with bright photos to give readers an inside look of these...

Do you know the story of John Henry? What does the historical record show? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history...

Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Kids in...

Do you know the story of Johnny Appleseed? What does real estate law have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time,...

Do you know the story of Paul Revere and his famous ride? British soldiers were already everywhere--so what news was he really carrying? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the...

Do you know the story of the "Wild" West? How much of it is good storytelling and showmanship? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time,...

Do you know the story of Rosa Parks? How are unsolved crimes connected to a bus boycott? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and...

Strategy on the battlefield sometimes takes quick thinking and clever deception. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside...

Can you be a king or a queen? What do queens and kings wear? What do they eat? Let's see! The phoneme /oo/ is featured in this title. Queens and Kings is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers...

Vets help animals when they are sick or injured. Follow vets Val and Will as they help different animals. The phonemes /v/w/ch/ are featured in this title. Vets is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a...

What do we do when we go to the store? What might a store sell? How do we pay for things? Let's find out! The phonemes /ay/ou/ are featured in this title. At the Store is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library...

We can do lots of things on our own, but there are also lots of things we need help with. Luckily, there are lots of people who help us every day, from teachers to postal workers to doctors! The grapheme/ea/ is featured in this...

Delve into the magical world of unicorns in this new illustrated book, filled with questions, facts, jokes and more!Release your inner unicorn with this hilarious new 'would you rather' book!Bursting with funny, interactive questions, silly jokes and facts for 6+ kids, this brilliant book...

Building on the success of the internationally acclaimed This Is How We Do It, this interactive activity book invites readers to document their lives and daily rituals compared to 59 real kids from around the globe. This fun and engaging workbook will get kids...

What happens around in the world in twenty-four hours? Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins shares tons of amazing facts, figures, and stunning infographs in this early reader perfect for curious kids. In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins' By the Numbers series, explore...

Grab your homework because it's time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get...