People & Places - Kids

Explore the celebrations and feasts of twelve countries and cultures from around the world! From South Korea to Nigeria to the USA, come celebrate festivals throughout the year! People around the world are celebrating. In Australia, it's Christmas in summer with barbecues on the...

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice...

Explore our world as never before! Find the countries featured in our global stories and discover the animals, architecture and activities that make them special. Laid out by geographic region, our colorful World Atlas celebrates cultural diversity and highlights the ways different people care...

Innovative and inclusive, Barefoot Books Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction addresses the need for children's...

In the ideal follow-up to his stunning Caldecott Honor book Alphabet City, Stephen T. Johnson turns his talents towards numbers. Wordless spreads featuring impressively photo-realistic paintings of New York City invite readers both young and old to search for the numbers zero through twenty-one...

The map experts at National Geographic bring you a new atlas that captures our world with completely updated maps, stats, and fun facts--the perfect reference for curious kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the...

Introduction to key concepts in the study of geography, beginning with the Earth's basic orientation, its hemispheres, and the imaginary lines for measuring latitude and longitude. The reader then learns about the earth's motion in relation to the sun and how a country's location...

This title introduces readers to the activities people can do in spring. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1644930218ISBN-13: 9781644930212Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.30w...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at airports. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 164493017XISBN-13: 9781644930175Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at hospitals. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930153ISBN-13: 9781644930151Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at construction sites. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930137ISBN-13: 9781644930137Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w...

Did you know that people believe that all the continents were once connected? Asia is the largest continent. Discover these and other interesting facts in The Seven Continents. The Seven Continents is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2 books.Author: Maria KoranISBN-10: 1791108083ISBN-13:...

Learn all about one of the most unique places on the planet, the Gal疳agos islands, in this beautifully illustrated children's book. This is the ultimate book about the Gal疳agos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals that live there, the...

Packed full of wonderfully clever ways of helping children to remember numbers.' ----- Wishing Shelf REVIEWS The Number Story 3 and 4 is a very clever little book - two books in fact - that work very hard to help young children to understand...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Tour de France in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Rugby World Cup in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Tennis Grand Slam in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, NBA Finals in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a...

K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest. K2 is a very challenging climb. Only 280 people have completed the climb up K2. Learn more about this mammoth mountain of Asia in K2, a Wonders of the World book.Author: Christine WebsterISBN-10:...

Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America. From its base to its tallest peak, Denali measures 20,320 feet (6,194 meters) above sea level. Find out more about this massive mountain of south-central Alaska in Denali, a Wonders of...

Ideal for ages 6 to 7, this workbook is packed with simple, fun exercises that support the expanding geography skills of first graders. Your child will discover and understand new topics and curriculum-aligned exercises with every page. From the seven continents to countries and...

Curious reader- open your mystical map and get ready to travel through time with these 21 extraordinary stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses, serpents, talking fish and clever spiders. Cavort with sea nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts and volcano...

Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators. Throughout history people have experimented, invented, and created new ways of doing things. Kid Innovators tells the stories of a diverse...

Go on the journey of a lifetime through 19 real-life, off-limits locations in The Adventurous Kid's Guide to the World's Most Mysterious Places by author Patrick Makin and illustrator Whooli Chen. If you could explore anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Hop...

The 2023 National Geographic Kids Almanac is the biggest edition yet!Get ready for 2023 with all the latest and greatest information on animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more in this worldwide best-selling almanac. Packed with incredible photos and fascinating stories, this new edition...

Ideal for ages 7 to 8, this workbook is packed with simple, fun exercises that build a second grader's confidence in their growing understanding of geography. Your child will discover and understand new topics and curriculum-aligned exercises with every page. Objectives include familiarity with...

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.In many places around the globe, the new year starts on January 1. But not everywhere! Chinese New Year is celebrated...

Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. Skin color is one of our most noticeable...

Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents? The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in...

Enjoy this picture book celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same."A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)Every day all over the...

Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists. Every activist started out as a kid--and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the...

The 2nd Edition of the best-selling 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 "world-mindedness"...

Salina Yoon's fun lift-and-learn language board book series teaches children how to say "hello" and "goodbye" in 7 different languages! Expand your child's world! This book features the faces of children from many nations speaking seven languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, French,...

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could...

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...

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals,...

In the spring of 2020, the Covid-19 virus changed the world and made daily life much more challenging. We had to stay apart, away from work, school, and our normal routines. But, all around the world, kids came up with creative and thoughtful ways...

Journey to Italy, the US, Thailand, Japan, the United Kingdom, and many more countries around the world! See the amazing sights and learn the secrets and the histories of their capital cities. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure to see capitals around...

Illustrator Natalie Hughes invites you to travel the globe and add your own artistic touch to places near and dear as well as far and wide in The World: A Map Coloring Book. With forty pages of black and white line drawing locations enhanced...

Explore the world in this fun search-and-find book. With every turn of the page, there's a new busy city scene to discover-a colorful carnival in Rio, a funfair in Paris, a treasure-filled souk in Morocco, and much more.In each city there are all kinds...

During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light...

From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago's busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and...

No matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking...

Young readers will enjoy learning about people who make deliveries in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what delivery people do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading...

There is a lot to discover in Maryland! This state has a beautiful landscape, a fascinating history, and plenty of unique traditions. Readers will discover all of this and more in this fact-filled title about the Old Line State. Special features introduce wildlife, Native...

Alaska is filled with wild beauty, from its rugged mountains to its sparkling coastal waters. But that is just a small part of what makes this state great! Students can learn about Alaska's industries, native peoples, history, and favorite sports in this informative title....

From the author and illustrator duo who created the award-winning I Have the Right to Be a Child and I Have the Right to Save My Planet comes this beautifully illustrated third book in the series. I Have the Right to Culture explores a...

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the growing-up years of Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 13 other great writers. Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved...

Ohio is full of fascinating history, beautiful landforms, and fun celebrations. In this fact-filled title, readers will discover all of this and more through engaging text and vibrant photographs. Special features highlight the state's history, Native American tribes, wildlife, sports teams, and favorite foods....

From the tiny coquí frogs calling out in the rain forests to the waves washing on sandy beaches, Puerto Rico is a beautiful island! Readers can learn about the history, landscape, culture, and wildlife of this U.S. territory through stunning photos and informative text...