People & Places - Kids

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Or how cozy it must be to sleep in an igloo? Have you noticed that some houses are extremely old and were built centuries ago and other houses can...

Whether it's raising money for a charity or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself.Author: Rachelle KreismanISBN-10: 1939656966ISBN-13: 9781939656964Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.20w...

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...

Striking photographs and simple text convey to young children the many ways people around the world travel from one place to another. "Comprehensive and intriguing....The photographs are splendidly displayed...accompanied by a brief, provocative text....Will never stay on library shelves."--School Library Journal.Author: Ann MorrisISBN-10: 0688136370ISBN-13:...

"The stars have an uncanny ability to spark our imagination and curiosity and What's Hidden in the Sky brings that spark to life" --Chris Farrie, Quantum Physicist and Author of 8 Little Planets "What's Hidden in the Sky returns the brilliant sky to children,...

Dreamers, leaders, fighters for our rights...meet 40 amazing activists for peace Learn how Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela, and many others dedicated their lives to making the world a better place in this fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series....

All over the world, students go to school. How are these schools the same as yours? How are they different?Author: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 1515742393ISBN-13: 9781515742395Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.60h x 10.60w x 1.00dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

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...

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of PeruviansAuthor: Ryan GaleISBN-10: 1496684087ISBN-13: 9781496684080Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 0.5Interest...

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:...

Early readers will enjoy discovering all the things they can see and do at a restaurant! With colorful photographs, simple text, and engaging sight words, this book helps early readers explore what they can find in a restaurant, while they build confidence in their...

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

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of South 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...

As a parent, discussing diversity with your child can be difficult, especially if you have your own questions. Some People Do boils this topic down to provide the simplest of answers. By the time your child finishes reading this book, they will have been...

Thirteen year old co-author Morgan E. Taylor thinks that every little girl should believe she's a Princess. Unfortunately, most of the common images of Princesses do not represent the rich diversity of royalty. Daddy's Little Princess introduces real-life African Queens and Princesses in all...

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title The Who Was?...

Quench your thirst for knowledge with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Packed with pictures and full of facts, this brilliant bestseller is an essential addition to any family library. How did Earth get here? Why does the Sun shine? How does my body work? Why...

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures definitions of "home."Author: Dona Herweck RiceISBN-10: 1433335980ISBN-13: 9781433335983Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 20Format:...

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

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...

At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons--all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons...

Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?Author: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 1515742385ISBN-13: 9781515742388Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.60h x 10.60w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 115184...

The world is full of many people--more than 7.5 billion, in fact. They speak different languages, wear different clothes, eat different foods, and live in homes that often look very different from ours. Scripture tells us that this beautiful diversity reflects God's creativity and...

Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.Author: Karon DubkeISBN-10: 1977132138ISBN-13: 9781977132130Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

A successor to the popular Children Around the World written and illustrated by Donata Montanari, this book allows young readers to visit with fourteen children, each from a different country, to learn about their families. Based on real children, each one's story fills a...

Families come in all forms and sizes. Who is in your family? Let's share and celebrate what makes each family specialAuthor: Melissa HigginsISBN-10: 1429678895ISBN-13: 9781429678896Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.93h x 10.84w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Elementary Geography was originally written by educator Charlotte Mason in the 1880s, yet this beloved book for elementary-aged students still garners attention today. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format.Miss Mason's conversational tone teaches...

* "A hundred years from now, when people want to know what we told our children about 9/11, Kalman's book should be among the first answers."--Booklist, starred review * "Intelligently conveys those unfathomable events in a way that a picture book audience can comprehend....

All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, and cultural values--the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths...

In this book, young readers will enjoy learning about veterinarians in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what veterinarians do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills....

Author: National GeographicISBN-10: 1426302711ISBN-13: 9781426302718Publisher: National Geographic KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/2008Pages: 176Format: Hardcover

This title introduces readers to the toys people love in different parts of the world. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to toys around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192222ISBN-13: 9781646192229Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

A fun-filled book of idioms from around the world that will spark the imagination of readers everywhere and encourage them to delight in language. You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or...

This special edition in our beautiful "Adventures In" sticker book series takes young readers aged 3 and up on a non-stop tour of the continents, adding fun and humour along the way. Find out fun facts, decorate sticker scenes, add colour and patterns to...

This photographic nonfiction picture book is a great introduction to the concept of tools for preschoolers and kindergartnersDo you use tools? Sure you do, anytime you eat with a spoon or drink with a straw or write with a pen A French chef flipping...

A Journey Through Art is a global history of art with a time- travel twist, taking young readers on a expedition from the Paleolithic period to the present day, voyaging to thirty locations around the world. As readers travel from one incredible destination to...

I Feel That Way, Too! Trade Book (Hardcover)Author: Maria IvashkinaISBN-10: 1478875682ISBN-13: 9781478875680Publisher: Reycraft BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.70w x 0.50d

What happens around in the world in twenty-four hours? Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins shares tons of amazing facts, figures, and stunning infographs in this early reader perfect for curious kids. In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins' By the Numbers series, explore...

This is a book contains a true story that every child will love. Ten-year-old Devon wakes up on a Saturday with the whole day to himself. The only trouble is, he's bored and doesn't know what to do. Determined to have some fun before...

How small is your town? Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover why a town is different from a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading...

Everyone in the world has a birthday. But birthdays are not celebrated in the same way everywhere. Meet Mercedes in Peru, who eats a cake and a purple pudding called mazamorra morada. Ieva in Latvia is raised in the birthday chair, one lift for...

Switzerland is a country of many faces People from all over the world make this neutral land home. Even though it has four official languages and a diverse population, Switzerland's culture has deep roots and memorable customs. Yodel from the top of the Alps...

Greet the world with this adorable book that teaches little readers how to say "hello" in fourteen different languages including French, Romanian, Spanish, Mandarin, Filipino, Malagasy, and more! Simple pronunciation guides will help readers master each word and encourages them to broaden their language...

With dazzling photographs and lively, lyrical text, this book introduces young readers to historical and cultural aspects of the Christmas holiday. Kids will get diverse and unique viewpoints about this very special day. With fascinating facts, a recipe, and Common Core-alignment activities, reading and...

There are so many different states to learn about! Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a state. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests...

There are so many interesting countries in every corner of the world! Early readers will enjoy discovering what makes up a country through colorful photographs, simple text, and important sight words. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to...

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...

Young readers will love learning about all the caring doctors they see in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what doctors do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their...

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...

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces--from bears to bats, penguins to opossums--and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare....