People & Places - Kids

What is in your community? This book features the names of different places in a Northern community, such as the church and the school.Author: Arvaaq PressISBN-10: 0228702194ISBN-13: 9780228702191Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2019Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.80w x 0.50d

Before you were here, you were everywhere... You were once the sunshine when it struck the trees. You were water, powerful enough to wear away mountains. You were soil deep beneath the earth. Now that you're here, the world waits for you. Everywhere. Follow...

Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite them Children around the world live different lives from one another--different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs:...

This is book five 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...

Come along and pick some apples at the orchard There is plenty of fall fun to be had by all. You can pick apples from the groves of trees and maybe even share a cup of apple cider Readers can learn what an orchard...

Maps help us navigate our world, from towns and cities to crossing seas and deserts. Learn about different types of maps, how maps are made, how to use them, and even the history of maps and mapmaking. Maps is part of Decodables by Jump!,...

Beware of scammers in this look at people who lied their way into a fortune. 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,...

Let's go, Globetrotters! We're traveling to Laos to discover its ancient temples, glowing festivals, bustling river life and incredible animals. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in Laotian, then visit some of the most beautiful...

Journey across our world to explore natural and man-made marvels. Peer inside ancient buildings, climb mighty mountains, dive under the surface of the sea, and much more when you shine a light behind the page and see...Author: Carron BrownISBN-10: 1610677188ISBN-13: 9781610677189Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage:...

The sixth book in the popular TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series!TIME For Kids Big Book of Who presents 1,001 amazing facts about the people who have shaped our world--past and present--including brilliant scientists, chart-topping musicians, all-star athletes and powerful world leaders....

Discover how to navigate the vast Australian outback, keep yourself alive in a sandstorm in the Arabian desert, avoid a bear attack in a North American forest, explore the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean, and even perform a spacewalk in orbit! Find out...

Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In The Illuminati Controls Everything, readers will take a...

When things don't go as planned, do you throw in the towel and call it quits, or do you give it another try? Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists...

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,...

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: 8765625145ISBN-13: 9798765625149Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and...

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...

Finding your way around your community can be confusing if you don't understand symbols and directions. This simply-written title provides readers with the exact information they need to understand and make a map of their own neighborhood or community.Author: Harriet BrundleISBN-10: 0778750019ISBN-13: 9780778750017Publisher: Crabtree...

Step back into the recent past and discover the moments that defined the modern world. The century took off with the Wright brothers' historic flight, then swung between two devastating world wars, while people's revolutions around the globe shook up society and transformed politics....

Celebrate Valentine's Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

This compelling book follows the significant battles over the course of World War II. European countries and their colonies and allies, such as the United States and Canada, supplied forces for battles. Readers will learn that fighting took place in five parts of the...

Take young readers on the ultimate round-the-world trip with this impressive atlas - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs.Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts...

Fly over the mountains, dive into the deep sea and creep through rainforests to explore Planet Earth! With giant fold-out pages, peep-through holes and flaps, My First Journey Around Planet Earth is a wonderful introduction to Earth's ecosystems - from grasslands to rainforests. Simple...

See who failed the test of loyalty in this look at famous traitors. 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...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of India. An introductory overview of India explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Indian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Nigeria. An introductory overview of Nigeria explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Ukraine. An introductory overview of Ukraine explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Ukrainian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple,...

A book for curious kids filled with unforgettable facts, from the brilliant to the bizarre! What's the furthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime? How...

Grab your very own VIP access pass and explore the incredible Botanic Gardens.Have you ever wondered what goes on at the Botanic Gardens? It's not all planting and pruning. In fact, the team have a planet-saving mission on their hands - and you can...

KRESIMIR BANOVAC is a retired professor of medicine. He was born in Croatia and moved with his family to Miami, Florida, in 1982. These days, he and his wife live in Falmouth, Maine, where he plays golf and enjoys writing for his grandchildren. One...

From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and travel...

Would you be surprised to know North America's Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America...

You've probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it's so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that...

I AM... is a Children's Book based on the original poem written by Denise Angelle. This 1st Edition of the I AM... book includes beautiful photographs (60+), inviting children into the lives of others with diverse backgrounds and circumstances. It encourages children to see,...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing islands that have formed on Earth.Author: Pat TanumihardjaISBN-10: 1543557775ISBN-13: 9781543557770Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500490 / Amazing Islands...

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world learn. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to school around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192214ISBN-13: 9781646192212Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Each book in the My Friendly Neighborhood series is written for the earliest readers and dedicated to describing a neighborhood worker. This book studies the responsibilities of firefighters. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a...

Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be!...

This title looks at body world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people 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...

An overview of the history and culture of Chile and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.Author: Jason PorterfieldISBN-10: 1435890620ISBN-13: 9781435890626Publisher: PowerPlus BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2003Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x...

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.Author: Rina SinghISBN-10: 1568463103ISBN-13: 9781568463100Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize:...

Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be!...

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...

Who said geography and history can't be fun? Marena Woodsit's new book, Canada's Kiddie History and Geography in ABC's, points out various interesting facts and places in an easy-to-read style (H for history, G for geography) that will captivate children of all ages. A...

Cuando pensamos en una biblioteca, nos imaginamos un edificio en una calle o tal vez una sala en una escuela. Pero algunas bibliotecas no están encerradas entre paredes. Algunas se mueven de un lugar a otro de formas increíbles: en autobús, barco, elefante, burro,...