People & Places - Kids

This gorgeously illustrated book is a wonderful first introduction to our world's celebrations. The interesting, easy-to-understand facts, accompanied by the fun shine-through mechanism, work together to create a party on every page.Author: Carron BrownISBN-10: 1684642817ISBN-13: 9781684642816Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2021Pages: 36Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize:...

Take a journey around the world and discover how different cultures and communities show gratitude. You can even learn to say "thank you" in over 50 different languages.Author: Claire SaundersISBN-10: 1684644577ISBN-13: 9781684644575Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.80h x 9.60w x...

Kobi travels to Cuba and learns about the people there and their way of life. She learns to count, about colors, about family and so many new things. Come travel with Kobi. Open the book and you can travel too!Author: Shani NaeemaISBN-10: 8218277919ISBN-13: 9798218277918Publisher:...

Early in life, Joseph Stalin became convinced of the inevitability of social revolution. And in it, he was determined to play a prominent role. He carefully masked his great personal ambition during his long climb to power and devoted all this energies to furthering...

Children all over the world have rights! Do you know what they are? This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.Author: Kym SimonciniISBN-10:...

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...

Fourteen holidays celebrated around the world come alive in this kid-friendly guide of how to celebrate each holiday. The wide-ranging collection of holidays includes Holi, Purim, Halloween, and more!Author: Whitney StewartISBN-10: 1454950633ISBN-13: 9781454950639Publisher: Union Square KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2023Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.60h x 10.30w...

Every single day a child suffers from having a mother, father or loved one taken away by the system, a few really take the time to think about what the child is going through and how it will affect them long-term. During these rough...

The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved island she is helping to save."This upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeling as though they, too, can make a difference when it comes to helping the planet."--Kirkus ReviewsImagine...

Give your Kindergarten to 2nd grade students the geography skills practice they need to successfully tackle the geography curriculum now and in the future! Through engaging activities, content vocabulary development, and cumulative assessments, this resource has everything you need to build the foundations of...

Celebrate the diversity and universality of childhood and the adventures of growing up around all the world. With a forward by Chris and Martin Kratt of PBS fame, To Be a Kid invites readers to share in the commonality of families, school, play, creativity,...

This classic picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, paired with full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Faith Ringgold, explores the lives and dreams of the children who live together in an urban neighborhood. In 1956, Gwendolyn Brooks created thirty-four poems that celebrated...

This classic picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, paired with full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Faith Ringgold, explores the lives and dreams of the children who live together in an urban neighborhood. In 1956, Gwendolyn Brooks created thirty-four poems that celebrated...

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 nonfiction book builds literacy and social studies content knowledge while introducing students to different cultures around the world. Colorful images and simple informational text features such as a table of contents, glossary, captions, and bold font, help students navigate the text and increase...

What would we do without bridges? They allow us to cross over great heights and dangerous waters that would be inaccessible without bridges. But some bridges are more than a link between two places. From New York to Singapore, the stories of these bridges...

From Disney star to blockbuster actor, fashion influencer, singer, and activist, Zendaya is making waves in Hollywood. This remarkable book shows that her fun, relatable persona and outstanding acting and singing chops aren't the only reasons that she is a role model for girls...

Delve into the past and explore the life of Elizabeth I and the hidden truth of Britain's last Tudor monarch. The fourth book in this captivating series on British monarchs for kids aged 5-11, Elizabeth I reveals the life and struggles of one of...

COME LOOK WITH ME: WORLD OF PLAY is no dry discourse on art history or painting technique. Instead it pairs quality art reproductions with thought-provoking questions, encouraging the child to enter the painting or sculpture and explore it through the artist's eyes, through the...

Find out how the blame game worked in these famous tales of innocence. 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...

It's a dark, moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait--what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape or will fright overwhelm you? Find out...

Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do...

This is book seven 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...

What do a playwright, a vegan butcher, and an alpaca farmer all have in common? Two popular columnists take us behind the scenes in interviews with twenty-eight workers doing something they love. With care and delight, New York Times columnists Shaina Feinberg and Julia...

Through vibrant photographs and accessible text, this inviting title looks at the rich diversity of art forms in different places around the world. From decorative art forms such as basketweaving to painting, sculpture, and other visual arts, readers will understand how art is an...

Weather is always changing. Observing local weather can help you understand the seasons and climate in your area. Join kids in one classroom as they track daily weather patterns. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with l. Also features...

It's a dark, moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait--what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape or will fright overwhelm you? Find out...

Alexander Graham Bell is one of North America's most famous inventors. Although he is best known for the telephone, he started his science experiments because he wanted to help people who were deaf. He also spent his life exploring metal detectors, iron lungs, kites...

A perfect bilingual storytime for babies and toddlers This first board book introduces little ones to the colorful Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead while promoting early learning and bilingualism. From sugar skulls and sparkly skeleton costumes to sweet-tasting pan de muerto...

Would you have survived in the Mongol Empire? 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...

Welcome to best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Auntie! readers explore the special relationship between a child and her aunt during an adventure-filled day. For ages 0 to 3.Author: Martha Day ZschockISBN-10: 1467197645ISBN-13: 9781467197649Publisher: Arcadia Children's BooksLanguage:...

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Easter Around the World for Kids: A Global Celebration", where curiosity leads the way to discovering amazing Easter traditions.Can the Easter Bunny dance the samba?Do Italians have pizza on Easter?Do they roll eggs in Kenya?Why there's no Easter...

People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In Pourquoi Stories, readers will read four different tales that try to explain the hows and whys in the natural world. Readers will recognize some of their...

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar. More than 150 visual timelines take you on unforgettable journeys through the lives of the great, the terrible, and the...

What do firefighters learn at fire school? How do they rescue people from all kinds of emergencies? How do they put out forest fires? What do they wear to protect themselves from smoke and flames? This book has all the answers, and more, with...

This is book three 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...

This book takes a simple look at rural homes around the world, highlighting the diversity of homes that people live in. Homes featured include traditional 'Western' farmhouses, bamboo and grass houses in Indonesia, mud houses in Togo, and houses on stilts in Bangladesh. Throughout...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt. Humans may have taken over...

Different animals share our lives, but we all like pets How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Pets, Your Pets, Our Pets.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102405ISBN-13: 9781684102402Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.30d

Kitchens are important but we need to be careful in the kitchen so we don't hurt ourselves or others.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Natasha VizcarraISBN-10: 1922827592ISBN-13: 9781922827593Publisher: Library for AllLanguage:...

Earth is a strange and wondrous place. Discover incredible facts about the planet's saltiest seas, tallest mountains, largest organisms, and more in this fun book! Beautiful photographs provides context and take readers on adventures around the globe.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 8765609018ISBN-13: 9798765609019Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

In this sixth book in the Wow! series, you'll discover the most beautiful places on earth. For world travelers ages 5 years and up.This series is full of inspiring animals, plants, and phenomena that are so spectacular, you'll be left in awe!In this book,...

More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western countries in particular, deal with the overwhelming scale of refugees and immigrants flooding across...

The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Nurses, gives young readers an idea of the role that Nurses play in keeping the members of the community healthy.Author: Jennifer ZeigerISBN-10: 1602798087ISBN-13: 9781602798083Publisher: Cherry Lake...

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe.From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. Written...

See how people in other countries used to travel, take care of illness, listen to music and much more. Take a fun look at the lives of people now and then, through lovely, retro-style illustrations of relatable, accessible situations. Covering many different topics, it's...

How do people in other countries shop for groceries, go to school or work, go on vacation? See the ways our lives are different and what we all have in common with this entertaining and informative look at the lives and cultures of people...

This informative book teaches readers about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. Through supportive text, vibrant images, and a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will learn about map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a...

Carl Honoré's Slow Adventures: Enjoy Every Moment is a travel guide your children can follow from the comfort of your living room that blends history and mindfulness in a beautiful package with illustrations by Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell. Take time to connect with the...

TIME For Kids BIG Book of Where presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing geography questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful maps, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: Where is...