People & Places - Kids

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:...

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...

People are some of the hardest figures to draw, but young readers are given the tools to successfully complete drawings of people in a variety of settings through this helpful how-to guide. Through the use of encouraging text and clear steps, readers are able...

Who helps us keep our teeth clean? Dentists Take a seat in the dentist's chair and open wide to keep your smile nice and healthy. Read all about these community helpersAuthor: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479231ISBN-13: 9781647479237Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize:...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Colorado Springs or even call it home From Pikes Peak to the Garden of the Gods, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Colorado Springs Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Colorado Springs through 90 delightful...

We all love to tell stories to kids--and later kids love to explore what they love to read. This tale of the Berlin Wall is a story of a key event in the history of the world. And it is also an awe inspiring...

Would you have survived the ice age? 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 a...

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 Monterey 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...

I need a place to put all my books. I need a shelf Who builds the things we use daily? A carpenter does Read all about these important community helpers.Author: Antonia RobertsISBN-10: 1642809136ISBN-13: 9781642809138Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.90h x...

Hilary Knight started skating when she was five. Fifteen years later, she was the youngest member on Team USA at the 2010 Olympics. The next 10 years of her career have only gotten more impressive. Discover more about Knight's highlights on and off the...

As a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019,...

What is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood, or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community...

A baby bathing in a bucket and a baby riding on his mother's back. Come and look inside and say, "Hello Baby!" Window on the World is a series of titles aimed at giving very young children a basic knowledge and understanding of how...

Celebrate our beautiful home in this joyous, poetic bilingual tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these...

Readers explore our home in this joyous tribute to the environment through poetic celebration of Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves....

Count along with Sesame Street The Count enlists his friends to demonstrate many ways to count: forwards, backwards, and by 2s, 5s, and 10s. Elmo and others also present simple addition and subtraction exercises and ordinal numbers in this fun introduction to math concepts....

People all over the world engage in different kinds of healthful eating. Learn more about what each country eats to stay healthy, fit, and strong Leveled text and photographs teach early readers about food and nutrition.Author: Beth Bence ReinkeISBN-10: 1541526813ISBN-13: 9781541526815Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, readers are familiarized with other geography, countries, and cultures.Author: Dona Herweck RiceISBN-10: 1433335999ISBN-13: 9781433335990Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.10w...

Discovering the world and all that's in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with this bold and vibrant world atlas. It's full of fun facts, fascinating information, easy-to-read maps, lots of games, and vibrant pictures of everything from...

Author: Aaron WaldeckISBN-10: 0823981789ISBN-13: 9780823981786Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2001Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d

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

From cars and trucks to buses and boats, mechanics keep the world moving Take a trip to the garage to read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 164747924XISBN-13: 9781647479244Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.80w x 0.30d

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...

This simple book introduces children to this important building in a community and shows what is inside a hospital.Author: Alan WalkerISBN-10: 1427129576ISBN-13: 9781427129574Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 72

It's no puzzle why folks visit Omaha or even call it home From the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to the Omaha Children's Museum to Heartland of America Park, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Omaha Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Monterey or even call it home From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Cannery Row to the Old Fisherman's Wharf, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Monterey Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Monterey through 90...

Greet the world with this adorable book that teaches little readers how to say "peace" in seventeen different languages, including Arabic, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hawaiian, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Nepali, Polish, Samoan, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, and Turkish. About the Global Greetings series: These...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color purple. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1646191609ISBN-13: 9781646191604Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color red. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1646191617ISBN-13: 9781646191611Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color orange. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1646191595ISBN-13: 9781646191598Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x...

An electrician wires a new circuit. Now the lights shine bright! This leveled title introduces the important work of electricians, bringing readers along as they wire buildings, check parts, and solve problems. Special features highlight electrician skills and gear, and photo labels and picture...