People & Places - Kids

A poetry collection celebrating the wonders of the natural world This haiku collection will enchant both nature lovers and budding poets. The spare, lyrical text describes a series of short vignettes, each of them taking place in a different kind of rain, from thunderstorms...

Was Columbus the first European in the Americas?What sport became more popular after the Civil War?Were the Little Rock Nine a rock-and-roll band? As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable. When his don't know much about(R) history...

Tis the season to wish the world a merry Christmas with this adorable book that teaches little readers to say "Merry Christmas" in fourteen different languages including: French, Spanish, Icelandic, German, Amharic, Vietnamese, and more! Simple pronunciation guides will help readers learn each phrase...

This book looks at the rich diversity of games around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in games played in different cultures, and honors differences.Author: Clare LewisISBN-10: 1484603788ISBN-13: 9781484603789Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. This informative and engaging exploration of Christmas is aimed at the middle grades but will entertain readers of a much wider age range. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music played...

Americans come from many different backgrounds and cultures. What's yours like? Let's share and celebrate what makes our cultures special!Author: Melissa HigginsISBN-10: 1429678879ISBN-13: 9781429678872Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.93h x 10.84w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl...

All you need to know about money can be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about money around the world from a National Geographic expert, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun...

Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked across Galilee; everywhere he traveled he gained followers. His contemporaries are familiar historical figures: Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus, Herod the Great, Pontius Pilate. It was an era of oppression, when every man, woman, and child answered to the...

This classic geography book for elementary age students is newly popular again. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format with additional new teaching aids and enrichment activities. Home Geography for Primary Grades, originally published...

Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But the bright lights of the big city beckon to everyone, even our mysterious furry friend Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at...

Learn all about the creatures that share our planet Did you know that more than half of all animal species live in the tropical rainforest? Do you know the fastest animal on land? In water? How about in the world? You can learn all...

South Sudan's recent beginnings stem from people seeking freedom and peace. As the nation grows, the values of tribal strength and independence add to the natural wonder that spans across the savannas and swamplands. Readers will explore the people, customs, land, and much more...

Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles march across the Kenyan savanna while lions lazily nap through the heat of the day. The nation's wildlife shares the land with the majority of Kenya's many tribes and other ethnic groups. Celebrate the life and beauty of Kenya through...

Guatemala is a nation filled with diversity! People with Maya and Spanish roots as well as other ethnicities bring a rich culture. The land houses black beaches, volcanoes, and highlands as well as a wide array of wildlife. Take a trip through the pages...

The latest entry in the bestselling Fun Facts & Silly Stories series, volume 6 is bursting with brand new crazy facts, goofy tales, and unbelievable photos just right for the young Ripley's reader. Fun Facts & Silly Stories 6 features a kid-friendly square format...

Who brings us food at restaurants? Servers In a busy restaurant, servers keep everything moving from bringing food to helping guests. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479266ISBN-13: 9781647479268Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x...

From flushing the toilet to washing your hands, when something goes wrong with your pipes, you know who to call. Plumbers can stop a leak or help you put in a new tub. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479223ISBN-13: 9781647479220Publisher:...

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...

A roof, a door, some windows, a floor. All houses have them, but not all houses are alike. Some have wings (airplane homes), some have wheels (Romany vardoes), some float; some are made of straw, some of snow and ice. Some are enormous, some...

Read about the things in our incredible world--landmarks, habitats and wildlife from the seven continents, dry deserts, huge oceans, mighty mountains, and much more. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: Which country is made up of over 6,000 islands? How many...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Tacoma or even call it home From the Tacoma Dome to the Museum of Glass, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Tacoma Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Tacoma through 90 delightful word puzzles, including...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Oakland or even call it home From the Oakland Zoo to Children's Fairyland to the redwood groves, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Oakland Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Oakland through 90 delightful word...

Would you have survived the shark attacks of 1916? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also...

Would you have survived the Salem witch trials? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes...

Would you have survived traveling the Oregon Trail? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about Denver Design stamps for the post office, make your own laws (ice cream every Friday ), construct new buildings, draw your finest local produce, and much more, all while learning about how...

We all have the right to be treated equally, but what exactly is equality? Activists Assemble: We Are All Equal explains what it is to be a citizen, how important it is to treat, and be treated, as equal within the society, and how...

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: 1728403049ISBN-13: 9781728403045Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.20h...

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: 1728403022ISBN-13: 9781728403021Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.20h x...

Adam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Canadian professional ice hockey player P. K. Subban in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of...

This title introduces readers to cultures in different parts of the world. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to people around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192206ISBN-13: 9781646192205Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.00h...

What is a hero? Using the metaphor of a hiking trail, bestselling author T. A. Barron discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some are well known, like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, and Stephen Hawking. Yet...

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...

Debut author Sturdy board book, perfect for little hands Colorful and detailed illustrations A informative seek-and-find book about the nature around us For children ages 5 years and up.Author: Erik Van BemmelISBN-10: 1605377422ISBN-13: 9781605377421Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2022Pages: 16Format: Board BookWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 10.16h x 10.16w...

With ABC The World & Me, take a journey to 26 amazing places all over the globe--from A to Z! There are so many wondrous places to see and wonderful people to meet. From the long, winding Amazon River, to a bustling city like...

Author: Donald GrantISBN-10: 185103398XISBN-13: 9781851033980Publisher: My First DiscoveriesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2012Pages: 38Format: SpiralWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 7.00h x 6.50w x 0.70d

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of ostriches. 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...

American bison live only in North America. Learn all about these grassland giants and their habitats in American Bison.Author: Steve PottsISBN-10: 1429679204ISBN-13: 9781429679206Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.88h x 10.55w x 0.14dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

One World, One Day uses exquisite, moving photographs and Barbara Kerley's poetic text to convey a simple yet profound concept: we are one global family. This is a sophisticated concept book, presented as an elegant picture book with contributions from top international photographers. This...

Can you find a polar bear, a monkey, and more animals from around the world? Find out in this inventive 2-in-1 storybook In this sweet introduction to animals and biomes of the world, flip the pages of the little book to help an animal...

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids around the World takes you and your child on a fun-filled tour of over 30 countries. This beautifully illustrated book uses the alphabet, charming rhymes, and kid-friendly facts to introduce children to yoga while teaching them more about...

For use in schools and libraries only. This paean to diversity teaches that though children all around the world may look different or speak different languages, they are all alike inside.Author: Mem FoxISBN-10: 0613538811ISBN-13: 9780613538817Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2001Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.84h x...

Grandpa, Bibi, Yeye and Grann . . . This striking album captures the intergenerational relationships between children and grandparents around the world. The brief text and striking photographs bring their joy and affection into focus. Includes a touching foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Author: Maya...

Can anyone predict the future? Meet twelve mind-boggling personalities who seemed to know how. Among them are: The ancient Maya, who invented a remarkably accurate calendar that gave a date for the end of the world: December 21, 2Author: Kyrsten Brooker, Kathleen KrullISBN-10: 1481436236ISBN-13:...

Inspired by memories of fantastic family birthday parties, mother-and-daughter team Nikki Tate and Dani Tate-Stratton researched the history of birthdays in order to answer such questions as, How much does where you grow up influence the way you celebrate getting a year older? Have...

Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Kids in...

What can you see on the street where you live? Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what you might find on a street. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to...

Do you live in a province? Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a province. Included in this book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions...