People & Places - Kids

"This is a collection of short stories in which the reader follows a child around for a day: Celine in France, Miwa in Japan, Rajiv in India, and Ana in Costa Rica"--Amazon.com.Author: Kathy KirkISBN-10: 0595155421ISBN-13: 9780595155422Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2001Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.80h x...

An updated and revised edition of the much-requested global cookbook designed to introduce students to worldwide foodways. When it was first published, The Multicultural Cookbook for Students was widely acclaimed for its unique way of introducing students both to world cultures and to the...

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers...

You Choose meets Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?Pick your perfect job by choosing from things you LOVE to do. Whether you want to make things, draw, write, be in charge, get messy, help people, solve mysteries, discover new things, be outside,...

Today, it's easy for children to develop preconceived notions about the world and other people based on simply what they see and hear in their immediate surroundings. MOMENT--a critically acclaimed, thought-provoking book for children about children--aims to dispel such biases and misconceptions by presenting...

Packed with thousands of facts, stats and illustrations covering all the questions that children love to ask! When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions that circle through the minds of children almost every day! For example, did you...

A Kid's Guide to Scandinavia and Finland takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to four amazing Nordic countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (the Scandinavian countries), and Finland. The book helps today's young explorers learn about the fascinating history, geography,...

The team behind the bestselling How They Croaked shines a light on the darker sides of history's most famous failures, perfect for reluctant readers! Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, epic failures even lead to super successes . . . sometimes they become deep dark secrets....

A rhyme-filled book featuring black inventors such as, Elijah McCoy, Augustus Jackson who revitalised ice cream, and Madame C J Walker who changed black hair care.Author: Craig Thompson, Craig ThompsomISBN-10: 0982387628ISBN-13: 9780982387627Publisher: Beckham Publications GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2010Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.60w x...

This engaging book for young children is about the important part firefighters play in our local community.Author: Buffy SilvermanISBN-10: 1427129649ISBN-13: 9781427129642Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.70w x 0.30d

Come join us as we take a trip around the world to meet fifteen children with skin conditions that make them unique, from vitiligo to alopecia. Though a birthmark or dappled skin are often what people notice first, these visible differences are only a...

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...

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

Doodle your way around town in this exciting activity book all about Salt Lake City 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...

In this book, readers learn about the skills required for some unusual and really odd jobs, such as professional taste and odor testers, dog walkers, and trapeze artists.Author: Alice BoyntonISBN-10: 1634408357ISBN-13: 9781634408356Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.60w x...

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...

Uh-oh that's a big fire. Who can you call if there is a fire? You call a firefighter Read all about these important community helpers.Author: Antonia RobertsISBN-10: 1642809233ISBN-13: 9781642809237Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.50h x 7.40w x 0.40d

I don't feel very good. My head is hot and my tummy hurts. Who do you see when you are sick? You see a doctor Read all about these important community helpers.Author: Spencer BrinkerISBN-10: 1642809225ISBN-13: 9781642809220Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.50h...

Sports Illustrated Kids reveals the coolest and most rarely seen parts of the sports world in ALL ACCESS. Kids get an inside look at state-of-the-art locker rooms, star athletes' houses, and their amazing collections. Readers will be awed by how a stadium transforms from...

Would you have survived in Ancient Rome? 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 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...

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

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of...

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

Would you have survived in Ancient Rome? 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 in the Mongol 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 in Alcatraz? 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 table...

Would you have survived in the American Colonies? 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...

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

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world dress. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to clothes around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 164619182XISBN-13: 9781646191826Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library...

This title introduces readers to what people in different parts of the world eat. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to food around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192176ISBN-13: 9781646192175Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This title introduces readers to the games people in different parts of the world play. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to games around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192184ISBN-13: 9781646192182Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

This title introduces readers to the homes where people in different parts of the world live. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to homes around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192192ISBN-13: 9781646192199Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages:...

Head out on a global shopping trip Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our...

Look both ways before you cross the street A bus, car, or tuk tuk might be whizzing by Find out how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in...

Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street's beloved character Maria, brings warmth and wit to this timely picture book that looks across cultures and generations to celebrate what unites us, wherever we come from. Manzano's lyrical prose combined with stunning photography of people from dozens of countries...

Why replace something when you can fix it? This low-level text outlines the importance of resourcefulness, from solving problems to trying different approaches. Colorful photos, a graphic showing dos and don'ts of resourcefulness, and a photo glossary help readers further understand this important trait.Author:...

As our world becomes more connected, differences between people and cultures become more clear. This low-level title shows young students how to navigate and accept these differences. Features including an opening narrative and a graphic showing dos and don'ts give readers examples of how...

Humble people know that everything isn't all about them! They consider other people's feelings and accept both wins and losses with grace and modesty. Beginning readers can learn all about the important trait of humility in this low-level title. Features including in-text examples and...

Why is generosity so important? This low-level reader helps students understand how sharing time and things can make them feel good and build friendships. A short second-person narrative, in-text examples, and clear photos show readers ways to be generous in their own lives.Author: Kirsten...

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a factory. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a factory field trip.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1646190270ISBN-13: 9781646190270Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930188ISBN-13: 9781644930182Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at schools. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930161ISBN-13: 9781644930168Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at fire stations. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930145ISBN-13: 9781644930144Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w...

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...

A world without telephones? Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Let them know they can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem...

The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?Author: Lucia RaatmaISBN-10: 1977109748ISBN-13: 9781977109743Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Did you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan? Comic books are now fully part of mainstream...

Huge. Wild. Friendly. Welcome to Canada! 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 Canada's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

Beautiful. Wild. Full of wonder. Welcome to Ecuador! 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 Ecuador's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll...