People & Places - Kids

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant Peter Spier, one of the most beloved children's illustrators of the last fifty years. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture...

Celebrate the universality and diversity 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,...

Want to know which nation a dentist-turned-dictator rules? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you!The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is packed with amazing facts and stories...

#A gorgeously illustrated full-color book for kids showcasing lesser-known communities in India.#Learn about community's culture and heritage; customs and food habits; and famous people.#Play along and learn with the interactive activities in the book. Did you know that several Parsi families, originally from Iran,...

There is so much to see and do at a grocery store! Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what goes on in their local grocery store, while they build confidence in their reading skills....

It's no puzzle why folks visit Los Angeles or even call it home From Disneyland to the Griffith Observatory to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Los Angeles Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Los Angeles...

It's fall, and it's time to visit the apple orchard Take a close look at apple trees, learn how to pick apples, and have some fun pressing apples too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit an...

Elmo loves mail! Mail carriers help their communities by sending and delivering mail. Elmo and other lovable Muppets celebrate mail carriers. About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers are everywhere! Celebrate the people who make our communities safe and healthy...

How do you mail a letter? Where does your letter go once it's mailed? Find out at your local post office! Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what they can find at a post office, while they build...

Where is the safest place to keep your money? In a bank! Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover what happens at the local bank, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page...

Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: hot dogs From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the hot dogs we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can...

This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colorful celebration of our planet's cultural and environmental diversity--an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. Our guides are children...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Denver or even call it home From the Denver Zoo to Molly Brown's house to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Denver Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Denver through 90...

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip...

Alcatraz The Bay Bridge The Castro Oh my Based on the chic designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board book brings to life the ABCs of San Francisco. This board book teaches the letters of the alphabet with illustrations of people, places, and things...

In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The uneducated daughter of sharecroppers researched, invented, tested, refined, and marketed...

"Some things are so huge or so old that it's hard to wrap your mind around them. But what if we took these big, hard-to-imagine objects and events and compared them to things we can see, feel and touch? Instantly, we'd see our world...

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 jobs, music, opposites, and sports....

"Outstanding book in all respects...... Sensational pictures absolutely open eyes globally for all students. This book would certainly inspire students to learn more about the history and the wealth of information about people and places around the world. Now I must return to Brazil,...

Explore bathing practices in different countries and cultures in this lively, colorful picture book. From a hammam in Turkey to a maqii on the Alaskan tundra, this book shares the bath-time battle that happens every night around the world. "Yes, yes!" say the grown-ups,...

Bursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style icon. This intriguing book follows her rise to fame, navigating...

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of dingoes. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific...

It's fall, and it's time to visit the pumpkin patch Take a close look at pumpkins, learn how to pick a pumpkin, and have some fun on a hayride too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit...

Sesame Street loves community helpers. And when it comes to keeping the community safe, police officers are the community helpers to call. Cookie Monster and his friends help young readers learn all about police officers. About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series:...

Combining world culture, history, geography, and architecture, this visually stunning look at ancient cities around the globe takes readers to such places as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, and the mysterious sculptures of Angkor Wat. Perfect for fans...

This beautifully illustrated collection tells the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavor. Featuring familiar icons like Elizabeth I and Malala Yousafzai, and introducing hidden figures like Chien-Shiung Wu and Aud the Deep-Minded, kids will be...

Discover what it's like to grow up all around the world with this Living in... series nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read value pack of six books about life in Italy, Brazil, Mexico, China, South Africa, and India--perfect for beginning readers Ciao Ol Hola Nĭ Hao...

Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: pizza From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the pizza we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their...

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant Peter Spier, one of the most beloved children's illustrators of the last sixty years. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture...

When people are sick or hurt, they go to the doctor's office! With colorful photographs alongside engaging text and relevant sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a doctor's office, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book...

In this nonfiction title, carefully leveled text and full-color photographs introduce emergent readers to all the exciting things to see in a city. Pairs with the fiction title Wait, Ride, Walk.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541590120ISBN-13: 9781541590120Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize:...

This lively and engaging volume in Prestel's successful "Children Should Know" series opens a door into the fascinating world of architecture. Buildings of every shape and size, and from all corners of the world, populate this colorful and beautifully produced book that introduces children...

A big visual introduction to the history of our world for children, young and old. Travel through time with this cleverly illustrated 80-page journey of our planet's culture and events, from the Big Bang to the iPod and into the future. Take a trip...

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a vivid, gorgeous book for readers of all ages.NAMED ONE OF...

New York Times bestseller, now in paperback! The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on earth. For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on...

Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the farm. Kids will discover the different animals, machines, and buildings found on a farm in these full-color photo puzzles. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.Author: Heidi E. ThompsonISBN-10: 1977133142ISBN-13: 9781977133144Publisher: Pebble...

Elmo loves mail! Mail carriers help their communities by sending and delivering mail. Elmo and other lovable Muppets celebrate mail carriers. About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers are everywhere! Celebrate the people who make our communities safe and healthy...

Modern. Huge. Festive. Welcome to Ukraine! 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 Ukraine's land, history, cities, food, holidays, and sports. They'll even...

Are undead, brain-hungry zombies real, or just a myth? You decide with this new book in the nonfiction series, Behind the Legend! Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, myth-busting lens, debating whether or not...

There is so much to see and do at a grocery store! Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what goes on in their local grocery store, while they build confidence in their reading skills....

Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: pancakes From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the pancakes we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their...

Send kids globe-trotting with this internationally themed seek-and-find title. Hundreds of fun objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles of our world's flags, foods, landmarks, animals, customs, and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike.Author:...

Good Night World highlights the rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, wetlands, Great Wall of China, redwoods, waterfalls, African animals, deserts, farms, islands, Mount Everest, lakes, volcanos, whales, cities, stars, and more. Perfect for parents who want to share a love of nature with their children,...

What is life like on a farm? Readers will take a tour of a farm through carefully leveled text and full-color photographs. Pairs with the fiction title I Look Up.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541590139ISBN-13: 9781541590137Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.80h...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of North America. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. Strong STEM...

Filled with more all-new, all-true facts comparing events, inventions and people that you would never believe existed at the same time in history, this second installment in the Ripley's Believe It or Not! series will warp your mind--again! We're comparing the world's most bizarre...

What will you choose: a horn or a harp? Perhaps you're more interested in different forms of transportation: would you prefer a boat or a hot-air balloon? The possibilities are endless and the choice is yours. Featuring hundreds of artifacts from the British Museum,...

A shaman hunts a silver fox through the frosted snow. A brave little robin defies a polar bear. The blind Viking god of winter plays a dangerous game with his brother, the god of summer. . . Explore wintertime through the eyes of cultures...

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of tarantulas. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific...

A is for arches B is for bison C is for Canyonlands . . . With F for fly fishing, M for Moab, and S for seagull, going from A to Z has never been more fun Take an alphabetized field trip around the...