People & Places - Kids

Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face,...

Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. So who keeps the power flowing? Filled with interesting text and colorful pictures, this title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts...

Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the...

Coaching a sports team requires talent, dedication, and the ability to keep players motivated in good times and in bad. Victory is sweet, but there's a lot of work behind taking a team to the top. Find out more about coaching in this fun-to-read...

When your car brakes down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry--a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them...

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic...

Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and climates around the world. Vibrant images help illustrate the unique homes and ways of...

There are communities all over the world. A person might be part of many communities - at school, in their neighborhood, or even one big world community! Young readers will learn how communities help us learn to respect others, celebrate diversity, and work together.Author:...

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it! History leaps from the page in this completely...

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas--the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids...

A colorful, joyful, and playful exploration of our world, and our place within it.Where are you in the world? Can you imagine what your home would look like if you saw it from above and zoomed out further, and further, and further...? Join the...

Scientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which lead her to this world-changing discovery?Author: Nancy DickmannISBN-10: 1977109764ISBN-13: 9781977109767Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.90w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 504016...

Greedy giants, cruel emperors, and shape-shifting demons--the stuff a girl has to put up with Explore girl power in all its glory with stories of heroines from around the world. Myths and legends from the United States to Japan and Venezuela celebrate the courage...

Discover the Red Bay, East End, British Virgin Isands, in this book that captures the spirit of the place as it was decades ago. From berthing boats on a daily basis, swimming in beautiful waters, and enjoying visits by sailors from Her Majesty's ships...

They sort, load, drive, and walk. They deliver letters and packages right to your home. They are mail carriers! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how...

Rugged. Traditional. Exciting. Welcome to Scotland! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Scotland's land, history, cities, food, and jobs. They'll even learn...

Experience the Winchester Mystery House as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted house's twisted stairways and hidden hallways. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515725774ISBN-13:...

This book looks at the rich diversity of shopping experiences around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found when shopping in different cultures, and honors differences.Author: Clare LewisISBN-10: 148460380XISBN-13: 9781484603802Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Travel and transportation can be different in cities, suburbs, and small towns. This book encourages children to look at their communities and identify the types of transportation used to move people and goods. They will then compare and contrast how people and goods are...

Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the long-lost daughter of the murdered...

Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island...

Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the...

What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed such as underground tunnels, abandoned towns, ancient cave paintings, and an emperor's...

Whether they are tucked in a blanket, peeking out of a basket, or wrapped in a parent's arms, babies worldwide are carried in unique ways. The simple, rhyming text and beautiful photographs in this board book introduce children to the ways their global neighbors...

Meet young men with grand goals in these profiles of forty-six movers and shakers who made their mark before they turned twenty. This engaging and thought-provoking collection of influential stories provides forty-six illustrated examples of strong, independent male role models, all of whom first...

Explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still...

Snuggle up next to the Christmas tree and enjoy this international collection of Christmas traditions from around the world-the perfect book for long wintery evenings! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as...

T-Rextra is back to introducing us to more of the most original people in history. There are more singers, actors, authors, politicians, scientists and so much more! Have lots of fun learning about new people, some of whom may have qualities that you might...

My French Journey is an inspiring true story of a young girl from a remote village in Thailand who decided to learn French. She had no idea of the adventures that would come as a result of that decision. Her French led her to...

My French Journey is an inspiring true story of a young girl from a remote village in Thailand who decided to learn French. She had no idea of the adventures that would come as a result of that decision. Her French led her to...

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. The second book in the Mighty Muslim Heroes series, featuring 20 Muslim women and men who have shaped, and continue to shape our world. Do you know Muslims come from every part of the world? Do you...

Travel around the globe to visit some of the world's most incredible schools, and meet the students who attend them, in this award-winning nonfiction pick for ages 9 to 12. This edition of a bestselling favorite is newly updated and re-released in 2022. When...

Everybody Eats Lunch is a cookbook that encourages children to appreciate world culture while reinforcing healthy eating habits in a creative way. Each page features a different country, containing colorful removable images of the food to explore; underneath is a recipe for the dish...

Oceans and seas have long attracted human settlement because they offer a rich food source and access to faraway places for trade. This beautiful book features examples of the everyday lives of people who live on and by oceans and seas, such as the...

Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This insightful book looks at how people who live in mountain habitats farm, raise animals,...

Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live along rivers around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they...

The 2nd Edition of the bestselling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages -- updated with new content and insights about the world's people. First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting...

Bread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are as varied as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as...

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas--the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids...

Hello. Good-bye. Every day we use these words.In one way or another we say them again and again. We say "hello" when we meet.We say "good-bye" when we part. They are a beginning and an end.Who but the incomparable Aliki would be able to...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In Humane Society, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.Author:...

How do we show respect to one another? It might be as easy as listening carefully or having good manners. This book teaches early readers about being respectful and how important it is to our lives and relationships.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179298ISBN-13: 9781626179295Publisher: Blastoff!...

A person can be part of one or many different communities, or even one big world community. This books explains to young readers that being part of a community allows us to make friendships and work together to solve problems at home, at school,...

Learn all about the history and accomplishments of the people around you Do you know the fastest mode of transportation? What language is spoken in the most countries in the world? Who invented the vacuum cleaner? Now you can learn all about how humans...

It's 7 o'clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He's having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time......it's 8 o'clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her...

"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." -- Publishers Weekly Learn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots...

Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they...

The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboatof its time, but by 1995, the city didn't need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September...

A favorite in classrooms, libraries, and homes, Children Just Like Me is a comprehensive view of international cultures, exploring diverse backgrounds from Argentina to New Zealand to China to Israel. With this brand new edition, children will learn about their peers around the world...

Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents, and guardians. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities, and disabilities. . . and A LOT in common! There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human--as many ways...