People & Places - Kids

Who settled in deserts and why did they stay? What about the Arctic or the Great Plains? Who Lived Here? answers these questions by comparing and contrasting the way people lived in various environments over the course of decades and even centuries. Why did...

Pedal It! celebrates the humble bicycle and shows you why and how bikes can make the world a better place From the very first boneshakers to the sleek racing bikes of today, from handlebars to spokes to gear sprockets, bicycles have continued to capture...

This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring: Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more! Iconic artists from past generations:...

At the Recycling Center explores the sights and sounds of the recycling center. It covers people and objects found at the recycling center. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading...

Have you ever been to a fun fair? Let's learn about the fun rides and games you can try! The phonemes /air/ure/ are featured in this title. At the Fun Fair is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers...

Learn many interesting facts about the structure and set-up of towns. What does a school look like? What can you find in a shopping center? These huge-format, 40-page books, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, feature fun-filled busy places. Bursting with information, humor, and color, they...

Learn many interesting facts about how vehicles on the ground, in the air, and on water feature in our everyday lives and discovery of the world. What is the importance of electric vehicles? What can you find out at sea? These huge-format, 40-page books,...

Ready to explore the first national park in the United States?Join Owen as he journeys through Yellowstone National Park and all of the beauty this places holds. Drive through the valleys and see wildlife, hike to all of the waterfalls, and enjoy watching Old...

"The Cat with The Feathers" is a story about a hotel cat who performs his duties every day, as any proper hotel cat should. He checks on the housekeeping and guests and greets locals who stop by The Feathers Hotel in Ledbury, England. He...

"The Frog with ASD not only honors those with autism but all who struggle to find success in their own unique way." - Steven Berk, M.D., Dean of the Texas Tech University School of Medicine"Speaking as the father of a child with Autism and...

Would you have survived the Black Death? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a...

ABOUT THE BOOK: My Hero Doesn't Wear a Cape captures the pride and admiration a young boy feels for his hero-his dad, the soldier. This book realistically depicts, through the eyes of a young boy, what it is like to have a parent serving...

Uluru is a monolith that rises high above the plains of central Australia. This landmark is composed of a single piece of sandstone rock, and appears smooth from far away. Close up, it has many holes, caves, ribs, and valleys. Find out more about...

"Self-care is about being as kind to yourself as you would be to others..." Becoming a mum made psychologist Dr Alex Barnett realize something: the self-care skills she was teaching her clients to help them thrive in their day-to-day lives could easily be taught...

At the Bus Station explores the sights and sounds of the bus station. It covers people and objects found at the bus station. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading...

At City Hall explores the sights and sounds of city hall. It covers people, places, and objects found at city hall. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books...

At the Police Station explores the sights and sounds of the police station. It covers people and objects found at the police station. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading...

At the Grocery Store explores the sights and sounds of the grocery store. It covers people and objects found at the grocery store. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading...

At the Hospital explores the sights and sounds of the hospital. It covers people and objects found at the hospital. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy...

At the Firehouse explores the sights and sounds of the firehouse. It covers people and objects found at the firehouse. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy...

Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? What does a kidnapping 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,...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know?The longest game of table football lasted more than five days.There is a football World Cup for robots.The world's most expensive football ticket cost 2.2 million.Fans of...

Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are They're FIERCE. And these are their stories. Based on the number 1 ABC Podcast Fierce Girls, this book features the inspiring...

Children all over the world have rights! Do you know what they are?Iai inaomataia ataei ni kabane n te aonnaaba! Ko ataia bwa teraa inaomata aikanne?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author:...

Heather & Avery are cousins and best friends. While riding his bike, Avery slams into a tree. When Heather runs to check on him, they both grab the front tire and all of a sudden, in a whoosh & a whirl, they find themselves...

"Self-care is about being as kind to yourself as you would be to others..." Becoming a mum made psychologist Dr Alex Barnett realize something: the self-care skills she was teaching her clients to help them thrive in their day-to-day lives could easily be taught...

From routes to scale, a young child and her dad explore the world of maps in a charming story encouraging readers to chart their own neighborhoods. One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation to come over to play, and inside the envelope...

Far-Out Fashion checks out the craziest fashion trends in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Mysterious Vanishings checks out the weirdest vanishings in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Discover the life of Pablo Picasso--a story about endless imagination and creativity for kids ages 6 to 9 Pablo Picasso was a famous artist who loved to break the rules and try out new ideas. Before he transformed what people thought about art, he...

We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?Author: Nancy DickmannISBN-10: 1977109721ISBN-13: 9781977109729Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.90w x...

I'm so hungry. I am going out to a restaurant. Who makes your food in restaurants? A chef does Read all about these important community helpers.Author: Antonia RobertsISBN-10: 1642809217ISBN-13: 9781642809213Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.50h x 7.40w x 0.40d

In Structures Up Close, young readers view a portion of a well-known structure or building. Readers learn what makes the structure unique and interesting.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 1634406672ISBN-13: 9781634406673Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book tells the stories of famous expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the...

Explore over 60 of the world's most amazing cities with this activity book for urban explorers. Fill in New York's famous skyline, design a Mexican wrestling mask, find the difference between Viennese dancing horses, and add your own mural to a Melbourne graffiti wall.Start...

Will silver kill a werewolf? How does a person turn into a werewolf? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of...

Do dragons only breathe fire? How long does it take for a baby dragon to hatch? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make...

Are all zombies clumsy and slow? Do zombies ever attack alone? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark....

What makes a vampire weak? Do all vampires drink human blood? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark....

How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make...

What is so magical about a unicorn's horn? Why are unicorn tears so special? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid...

Who has won the NBA Finals? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts...

Who has won the Triple Crown for horse racing? What horses made history? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun...

Who has won the Super Bowl? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts...

Who has won the World Series? How did they make it to the final game? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include...

Who has won the FIFA World Cup? How did they make it to the final game? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars...

Who has won the Tennis Grand Slam? How did they make it to the finals? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include...

"Early readers will learn how mechanics fix cars and other machines. This title highlights what mechanics do, where they work, and how they help the community"--Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628329475ISBN-13: 9781628329476Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2023Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.10d

"Early readers will learn how mail carriers work for the post office. This title highlights what mail carriers do, where they work, and how they help the community."--Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628329467ISBN-13: 9781628329469Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2023Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.40h x 9.10w x...