People & Places - Kids

A poetic tale that takes us through the inspiring path of Sonia Kovalevsky, the first woman to receive a PhD and become a mathematics professor. Sonia Kovalevsky, who lived in the 19th century, became the first woman to obtain a doctorate in mathematics, the...

A world of 400 facts, all connected in surprising and hilarious ways! Choose your own path through this ingenious web of astounding information.Did you know that bacteria from between people's toes has been used to make cheese? Or that the world's most expensive cheese...

Follow along with Fred as we go into the daily life of a firefighter - from maintaining fire hoses and equipment to fighting fires.Firefighter Fred spends his day getting ready to fight any fire that comes his way. It's his first day and he's...

Which continent has the Great Lakes--the world's largest freshwater area? North America! Find out about North America's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 103966055XISBN-13: 9781039660557Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 5.00h x 8.40w x 0.60dReview...

Which continent has the Great Lakes--the world's largest freshwater area? North America! Find out about North America's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039662501ISBN-13: 9781039662506Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.76h x 7.72w x 0.24d

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD!While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482432ISBN-13: 9781947482432Publisher: Learn & Color...

The Top 30 Historical People of the Middle Ages!While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History(TM) book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482467ISBN-13: 9781947482463Publisher: Learn & Color...

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF THE RENAISSANCE & REFORMATION! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482491ISBN-13: 9781947482494Publisher: Learn...

Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib and the Golden Temple, is the world's most sacred and most recognized Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). From 1588 to 1601, its construction was overseen by the fifth Guru (enlightened teacher of the Sikhs), Sri...

Louis and Z駘ie Martin, the parents of Saint Th駻鑚e of Lisieux, were the first married couple ever canonized together by the Catholic Church. This inspiring story begins in their childhoods and follows them through their joys as well as their sorrows.Louis, the son of...

Take a journey back in time to see what twelve mighty metropolises actually looked like during an important moment in their history. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover intriguing facts about each historic city, what it looked like in the past,...

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482521ISBN-13: 9781947482524Publisher: Learn &...

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF EARLY CIVILIZATION! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482408ISBN-13: 9781947482401Publisher: Learn & Color...

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF EARLY CIVILIZATION! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482416ISBN-13: 9781947482418Publisher: Learn & Color...

Spark our littlest explorers' curiosity about the planet we call home with this fully updated preschool atlas from the map experts at National Geographic. This updated picture atlas ensures that even the youngest explorers have the most current information to help them understand the...

First fact books in the Where in the World? series are filled with beautiful illustrations and detailed maps, showing where countries are, where wild animals can be found, and even what's in outer space Young readers of My Big Round World will discover where...

Why replace something when you can fix it? This low-level text outlines the importance of resourcefulness, from solving problems to trying different approaches. Colorful photos, a graphic showing dos and don'ts of resourcefulness, and a photo glossary help readers further understand this important trait.Author:...

The Top 30 Historical People of the Computer Age! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures. Author: Learn & Color BooksISBN-10: 1947482580ISBN-13: 9781947482586Publisher: Learn &...

A companion to The Illinois Chronicles, The Illinois Chronicles Educator's Guide features a selection of K-12 cross-curricular activities for teaching Illinois State history. It complements US curriculum middle school standards for social sciences, language arts, and history.Author: IsbeISBN-10: 1999802810ISBN-13: 9781999802813Publisher: What on Earth BooksLanguage:...

Orbiting around the Sun, so high, are planets floating above the sky. Venture beyond planet Earth to explore the Solar System and learn about the planets in a fun and accessible way.Author: Michael JamiesonISBN-10: 1991188900ISBN-13: 9781991188908Publisher: Michael JamiesonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2022Pages: 22Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h...

At the Pharmacy explores the sights and sounds of the pharmacy. It covers people and objects found at the pharmacy. 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 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...

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,...

Explore the daily lives of children around the world through the solstice--the longest day and night of the year.Just two times each year - at an event called the solstice - Earth leans closest to our home star, the Sun. Since ancient times, people...

First fact books in the Where in the World? series are filled with beautiful illustrations and detailed maps, showing where countries are, where wild animals can be found, and even what's in outer space Young readers of Where in the World are the Animals?...

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...

On a windy day, Heather and Avery decide to go fly kites but there is only one in the garage. They grab it at the same time and all of a sudden they find themselves on a mountainside on a rainy, windy day watching...

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,...

We Are Not All the Same is a children's picture book that uses bold, colorful illustrations to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of people in our world. It teaches us to embrace and appreciate these differences as well as to look for the similarities...

An innovative and visually sweeping picture book imagines Halley's Comet observing Earth and its inhabitants at every pass, tracing human evolution over millennia. First recorded traveling overhead in 240 BCE, Halley's Comet returns every seventy-six years or so for a fresh glimpse of life...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 7+ readers. Whether...

Would you have survived the shark attacks of 1916? 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...

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...

Open your book and get ready for a real-life adventure with Jacob & Katie as they open their suitcase, this time in South Korea. The family moves with Dad to his new military job in Seoul. Together they learn how to navigate the city...

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...