People & Places - Kids

Every person on the planet has needs, There are so many ways we can get our needs met. Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

We all have to live together and get along. Leaders can help us do that. We can help each other too! Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

We all have something in common. We belong to communities! Let's explore them together! People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports NGSS and C3 standards...

Change is the only thing that never changes! We change the places in which we live. The places we live in change us. Let's discover how! This nonfiction book introduces the relationship between people and the places we live. It discusses the impact we...

Calling all global citizens! We are all part of one world. It's time to explore it! We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fun Storybook Features: This...

Explore how trade throughout history has shaped cultures! This social studies book details how the Suez Canal and other important trade routes have helped nations prosper. Have you ever wondered how goods are traded and transported between countries? This teacher-approved book offers students the...

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station field trip.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1646190297ISBN-13: 9781646190294Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

This delightfully informative and reaffirming celebration of hair through the ages not only explores the most outrageous hairstyles from across history, but also shows how hair is an important and powerful means of cultural expression no matter what your sex, age, or race. During...

Author: Annette RoederISBN-10: 3791375148ISBN-13: 9783791375144Publisher: Prestel JuniorLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2022Pages: 64Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.83lbsSize: 12.62h x 9.69w x 0.52d

Plan, saw, hammer, frame! Builders construct the buildings that shelter us and keep us safe: houses, schools, hospitals, and more. Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful, Food Stylist is high interest combined with a low level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment...

Author: Jules ArcherISBN-10: 1634501993ISBN-13: 9781634501996Publisher: Sky PonyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2017Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.90d

Ebola Outbreak covers the history of the Ebola virus, the devastating 2014 epidemic, and the quarantine controversies that captured national headlines, exploring how the fear of a disease can sometimes be as dangerous as the disease itself. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A neighborhood has teachers and doctors. There are police officers too. Do you know who your neighbors are?Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Shelly LyonsISBN-10: 1620650991ISBN-13: 9781620650998Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.20h x 9.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Madam C J Walker originally named Sarah Breedlove was the first in her formerly enslaved family to be born free. Poor for most of her life, Walker invented a line of hair-care products when she was 37 years old. Eleven years later, she owned...

In this new title from The Global Fund for Children, readers learn the different ways kids from around the world can stay healthy. Photographs showcase children from Afghanistan washing their hands, a team of boys from Australia playing sports, a group of girls from...

Would you have survived in the American Colonies? 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...

Join Penguin as he travels through 28 of the most amazing cities in the world. Each city has its own spread including a map of the central district, showing sites, cultural information, hot spots and famous landmarks. Look out for over 100 special details...

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...

This title introduces early readers to going back to school. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the return of school.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1644933292ISBN-13: 9781644933299Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.50h x 7.00w...

How did the bananas on your breakfast cereal get to your local grocery store? Easy-to-understand text explains how food gets from farms to stores and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.Author: Erika L. ShoresISBN-10: 1491484284ISBN-13: 9781491484289Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

Being just like everyone else is boring, so dare to be different! People look different, think differently, and use different tools. Daring to be different means having the strength to be yourself. With examples including the way we dress, the tools we use to...

Being just like everyone else is boring, so dare to be different! People look different, think differently, and use different tools. Daring to be different means having the strength to be yourself. With examples including the way we dress, the tools we use to...

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 130 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers. Whether...

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 9+ readers. Whether...

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to...

Give beginning readers a peek inside a police station and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.Author: Sheila AndersonISBN-10: 0822588420ISBN-13: 9780822588429Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.06lbsSize: 7.46h x...

Give beginning readers a peek inside a library and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.Author: Sheila AndersonISBN-10: 0822588390ISBN-13: 9780822588399Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.06lbsSize: 7.44h x 6.45w...

How have countries been shaped by the movement of people who were being punished or sold as slaves? This book explores the history of penal colonies, the British empire sending prisoners to Australia and America, the French and Russian empires, punishment and international movement...

My grandchildren, Astrid, age six, and Ethan, age five, often asked me to tell them a story. Astrid was instrumental sharing her ideas as to how and what each story should be about. Ethan gradually joined in. We live in the West Kootenays, a...

People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In Creation Stories, readers will read four different tales about the origins of the world. Readers will recognize some of their favorite stories growing up and discover...

This exciting new series takes a cross- curricular approach to the engaging and high interest topic of toys. The titles explore the different materials of toys, how they work, their diversity around the world and their history through easy to read text and full...

Most houses have two or three bathrooms. Not a castle or palace! A palace in the country of Brunei has 257 bathrooms! Take a peek inside real royal homes.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Sally LeeISBN-10: 1620651211ISBN-13: 9781620651216Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.10h x...

In spring, people plant seeds in gardens. Students have their last weeks of school. See how everyone celebrates this special season.Author: John Krenz, Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 142968657XISBN-13: 9781429686570Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2012Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point...

Moose munch the leaves of North America's trees. Learn all about these long-legged herbivores and their habitats in Moose.Author: Annie HemstockISBN-10: 1429677058ISBN-13: 9781429677059Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators. A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as...

Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what's most spectacular in our universe. Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia's Namib...

Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what's most spectacular in our universe. Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia's Namib...

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 130 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 6+ readers. Whether...