People & Places - Kids

What does it mean to be a good citizen? What can kids do to become one? In this book, beginning readers will learn how they can help out to make their community a better place!Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179255ISBN-13: 9781626179257Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages:...

The pilot radios air traffic control. She steers the plane to the runway. Time for takeoff Whether they're delivering packages or transporting travelers, pilots are important community helpers. This book for young readers explores all that pilots do to transport everything safely through the...

A busy restaurant kitchen buzzes with energy. Thanks to the chef, the orders fly out the door! This book for young readers explores where chefs work, what they do, and how they create mouth-watering meals!Author: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626179018ISBN-13: 9781626179011Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 24Format:...

Finding the right book can be daunting, but librarians are here to help! They buy books for the library, track down information, and even host read-a-louds. In this engaging title, beginning readers will learn all about how librarians support and shape our communities.Author: Kate...

Where would we be without garbage collectors? They pick up our trash, help sort our recycling, and keep our neighborhoods clean. In this book, young readers will learn about the hardworking individuals who collect our trash.Author: Christina LeafISBN-10: 1626178984ISBN-13: 9781626178984Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

What is the best place you have ever visited? What would you say about it to convince others to go? In this book, students write about the best places they've ever visited. Read their arguments to help you decide: What is the best place...

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to...

ABOUT THE BOOK: My Hero Doesn't Wear a Cape captures the pride and admiration a young boy feels for his hero-his dad, the soldier. This book realistically depicts, through the eyes of a young boy, what it is like to have a parent serving...

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another world and forging a new sense of self in a new land.Author: Emily HearnISBN-10: 1897187327ISBN-13: 9781897187326Publisher: Second...

Learn what Christmas is, and how it is celebrated. Learn about the religion of Christianity, and what Christmas means to its followers. Learn about prayers and carols, Santa Claus and his reindeer, and traditional decorations and gifts. Also learn about festive Christmas foods and...

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 animals, clothes, fruit, home, jobs,...

Who stocks shelves with food, helps customers find what they need, and hands out tasty samples? A grocer! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place. Through vivid photos and examples, readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will learn how grocers...

We all like different food, but everybody needs to eat How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Food, Your Food, Our Food.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102383ISBN-13: 9781684102389Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.50h x 11.20w x 0.30d

Families come in different sizes, but everybody needs people to care about them How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Family, Your Family, Our Families.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102375ISBN-13: 9781684102372Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 11.00h x...

Stunning. Stylish. Cultured. Welcome to France! 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 France's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll even learn...

Striking. Colorful. Vivid. Welcome to Spain! 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 Spain's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll even learn...

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...

Beautiful. Modern. Wild. Welcome to Colombia! 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 Colombia's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

More than 25 geometric pictures, hundreds of colorful re-sealable stickers, plus a budding imagination = brain-boosting, art-making fun! From mountains and forests to toys and trains, each sturdy page features an illustration constructed entirely from circles, squares, triangles, and/or rectangles. Adventurous children ages 3...

The hairstylist makes some careful snips. Now the customer has a whole new look! This engaging title explores the skillful work of hairstylists in salons, at events, and even backstage! Leveled text combines with bright photos to give readers an inside look of these...

Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon...

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...

Happy birthday Let's celebrate All around the world people are turning another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse...

Would you have survived in Ancient Egypt? 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...

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world move from place to place. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to transportation around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192230ISBN-13: 9781646192236Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage:...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of teen professional tennis player Coco Gauff in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author...

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

This title introduces early readers to activities people do in the fall. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to people in the fall.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1644934108ISBN-13: 9781644934104Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.90h x...

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world move from place to place. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to transportation around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646191897ISBN-13: 9781646191895Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage:...

Some people's closets are full of jeans and T-shirts. Some wear traditional outfits. It all depends on your custom Explore what people in different parts of the world wear in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and...

Time to eat Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place...

What do tic-tac-toe, Pilolo, and hookey have in common? They're all games Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?Author:...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Lincoln or even call it home From the Nebraska state capitol building to children's zoo to the sunken gardens, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Lincoln Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Lincoln through 90...

An alphabet book of the Orkney islands. Written, illustrated and designed by local illustrator Britt Harcus, this beautiful book is much more than your average A-Z book. It is a keep sake, a souvenir and a great gift for the young and young at...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about St. George 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...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about San Francisco 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...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about Los Angeles 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...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about San Luis Obispo 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...

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about Oakland 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...

Equality means that everyone gets a shoe.Equity means that everyone gets a shoe that fits. (Author Unknown)Through a colourful symbolism of a shoe, this story offers an opportunity for readers of all ages to appreciate that people are made up of many identities. When...

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...

This is book two in a 15-book series in which students learn about different places across the globe through letters written by characters from each place. This series is intended to bridge the gap across cultures, to demonstrate that we are all people, no...

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what,...

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with all the information your child needs, explained clearly in words and pictures. This book of essential knowledge will inspire young minds to learn about big topics, through fun facts and beautiful illustrations. DK Children's Encyclopedia is a must-have...

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic...

"Inviting and original." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Mohandas Gandhi and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. both shook and changed the world in their quest for peace among all people, but what threads connected these great activists together in their shared goal of social revolution?...

Caldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the...

Physical and political geography combine together in an appealing format that will interest kids doing reports and projects, as well as trivia seekers. Captivating photos with detailed captions accompany flag facts, high-interest tidbits, and geographical information on each country of the world.Author: Lyn CouttsISBN-10:...

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...

The continent of North America is home to more than 500 million people, beautiful plants and animals, and many spectacular sights! Explore North America provides children with insight into the diverse countries and living things on this continent. Children will read about - the...