People & Places - Kids

Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at photographer Marc Crabtree as he introduces young readers to the exciting world of photography. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different tools and equipment Marc uses in his studio.Author: Marc CrabtreeISBN-10: 0778708772ISBN-13: 9780778708773Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2013Pages:...

The way we communicate with others is continuously changing as technology evolves. From telephone operators to Skype, this book examines how and why communication has progressed since the early 19th century. Critical thinking is encouraged through spread-by-spread comparisons of mail to email and everything...

From a lost city in the desert to a cave alight with thousands of glowworms, learn about some of the most unusual places on earth and the myths, legends, and history behind each of them Looking at places like The Skeleton Coast in Namibia,...

A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the...

Do genetically modified foods contribute to global sustainability? Is water scarcity a threat to global sustainability? Does social equity promote global sustainability? Is economic growth compatible with sustainability? These four questions are analyzed in this collection of essays. The essays are in a pro...

There are shapes all around us--shapes that look like the letters of the alphabet. Spellbound is 120 pages of unique typographic illustration known as "Letter Art." This introduction to typographic design is the first of its kind, and promotes and improves letter recognition, observation,...

A basic introduction to the concept of countries for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 082251981XISBN-13: 9780822519812Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2003Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 6.30h x 5.50w x 0.12d

Did you know that Chinese emperors kept pandas to keep evil spirits away? Ever heard about ancient Egyptians playing board games? Curious to find out who invented ice cream? Check out all of the mind-bending, amazing facts about ancient historyAuthor: Cari MeisterISBN-10: 1491483873ISBN-13: 9781491483879Publisher:...

Fascinate kids with what lies right under their own skin. Fun-to-explore, high-density illustrations and informative text make the circulatory system, digestive system, and other complex inner-workings of the human body easy to understand.Author: Karen Latchana KenneyISBN-10: 1479586722ISBN-13: 9781479586721Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 32Format:...

Placemaking--personalizing public and semi-private spaces like front yards--is a growing trend in cities and suburbs around the world, drawing people out of their homes and into conversation with one another. Picture a busy avenue. Now plant trees along the boulevard, paint a mural by...

Better Together explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship. From the smallest units of parents, siblings and friends to global organizations that try to build on a foundation of common human experience to meet...

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...

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...

In a show of strength for migrants during a daunting time, more than fifty artists from around the world have created postcard images of birds, along with messages of hope. Featuring an introduction by Shaun Tan. From Mexico City's Natalia Gurovic comes a jewel-toned...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Cricket World Cup in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from...

Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.Author: Tyler OmothISBN-10: 1515713105ISBN-13: 9781515713104Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages:...

Friends can come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Through bright photographs and simple text, young readers will discover the many ways to be a friend and how to celebrate all the different kinds of friendships they have.Author: Sheila M. Kelly, Shelley RotnerISBN-10:...

Bustling. Traditional. Friendly. Welcome to Japan! 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 Japan's land, cities, history, food, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

In Zookeepers, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how zookeepers work in zoos to keep animals safe and healthy. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary....

A Colorful, Fact-Filled Book about our Little Blue Planet Do you know how many people it would take to circle the equator? What is the biggest desert in the world? What are the different layers of the atmosphere? Learn the answers to these questions...

Uh-oh! A leaky pipe has turned the basement into a flood. Time to call a plumber! These community helpers work on pipes to help keep buildings safe and dry. This informative title introduces readers to plumbers and the tools and skills that they need...

In Firefighters, emergent readers will learn how firefighters put out fires and keep people safe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what firefighters do on the job. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the equipment in...

Welders help fix the world! These strong helpers work hard to repair car parts, bridges, and other metal objects. In this title, full-color photos appear alongside leveled text to give readers an inside look at the important work of welders. Special features show off...

Would you have survived the search for El Dorado? 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 Black Death? 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 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...

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

Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.>/i> How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two...

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...

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:...

Get ready to celebrate People around the world look forward to different holidays and honor them with special traditions. Learn about the many types of holidays and how they're celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and...

It's fall, and it's time to go to a harvest festival Learn about harvests, see the food and treats, and have some fun celebrating too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to go to a harvest festival.Author: Lisa...

Klay Thompson's skill with a basketball runs in the family. His father was drafted into the NBA in 1978. But it's Klay's own star qualities that shine as he plays for the Golden State Warriors. Known for his shooting ability, Thompson has helped his...

Would you have survived in the Maya Empire? 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 the French Revolution? 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...

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 former professional ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

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...

This book is a very basic introduction to globes and what they are used for.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 0822553910ISBN-13: 9780822553915Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2005Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.07lbsSize: 7.40h x 6.34w x 0.04d

A basic introduction to the concept of continents for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 0822519828ISBN-13: 9780822519829Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2001Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.56h x 6.28w x 0.10d

Spectacular photographs and engaging text help introduce students to familiar landforms and others they may not have seen before. By using compare-and-contrast questions, children will be encouraged to identify differences in similar landforms, such as mountains and hills. Children will also be inspired to...

Everybody celebrates New Year's Day - the beginning of a brand new year! From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, people around the world have different customs to welcome in the new year. Learn the history of New Year's Day, and read about...

Culture is the way people live. It is the languages they speak, the clothes they wear, the foods they eat, the stories they write or tell, their art and history, the kinds of buildings they construct, the way they work and spend their free...

No matter to which culture or religion we belong, we all live on planet Earth. This important book shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common...

We are the same because we are all human beings. We are mammals, primates, and intelligent vertebrates, who are born, grow, change, and die. We are also the same because we are all different. We have thoughts, ideas, beliefs, talents, and dreams, but how...

William Wong owns and operates a Chinese food restaurant. Follow William on a typical day, serving customers at the restaurant, cooking in the kitchen and playing baseball after work. William just got married! His new wife Cindy enjoys helping William serve customers at the...

Do you want to know what the weather is like in different parts of the world? Climate maps can help. In this book, readers will learn to read climate maps to discover different climate zones, microclimates, and the average temperature and precipitation levels of...

Take a globe for spin or explore the pages in an atlas - these resources can provide a wealth of information about our world. This appealing title takes a visual approach to geographical inquiry. Readers learn about the history of globes and atlases and...

Understanding a map is easy if you know what you are looking at. This book introduces the young reader to the essential parts of maps through carefully chosen examples. Map Parts will bring a full comprehension of maps and encourage interest in maps. Teacher's...

Introduces young children to each of the world's seven continents. This title includes: Explore Africa; Explore Antarctica; Explore Asia; Explore Australia & Oceania; Explore Europe; Explore North America; Explore South America.Author: Crabtree PublishingISBN-10: 0778730832ISBN-13: 9780778730835Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2007Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.45lbsSize: 10.70h...