People & Places - Kids

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...

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...

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...

Sunny. Friendly. Beautiful. Welcome to the Dominican Republic! 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 the Dominican Republic's cities, food, holidays, history, and...

Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kids from the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common...

How do you get to school or travel around a big city? If you lived in a different country, the way you travel could be completely different Kids in Cambodia ride in paddle boats to get to floating schools on the water. People in...

The idea that aliens might visit our planet has gripped Earthlings for a long time. Extraterrestrials are popular in science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. UFO hunters of every kind are searching Earth, sky, and space for answers to the question: Are we...

A lone traveler battles a ghost in a haunted house. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt to feed her husband dinner. A vampire waits outside a girl's window for the perfect moment to pounce. This collection of traditional tales and myths from cultures...

Ever wonder which states are the cloudiest? Or what city gets the most snow? Climate maps can tell you. They show average weather conditions--in your neighborhood, around the world, or even on Mars But how do you read a climate map? And how are...

Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Or where the highest point in your state is? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use...

Examine the birth of America through a delicious lens: FOOD! This history-themed recipe book is third in a scrumptious series and proves that cooking never gets old. This collection of unique recipes will fill you up with lip-smacking history facts that reveal what cuisine...

Whether families live in modern cities or remote villages, they share many of the same joys and challenges. Vibrant photos and engaging text depict children in many countries as they live, eat, play, work, and learn with members of their families in this celebration...

Children around the world express themselves through art, be it music, dance, visual arts, or theater. Beautiful photographs and lyrical text highlight the many ways art can bring us together. A portion of the proceeds help support community-based projects benefiting children around the world.Author:...

Sometimes doing the right thing might seem boring. Why do homework when video games are much more fun? Beginning readers will learn all about the importance of responsibility and how they can be responsible, too, in this low-level title.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179301ISBN-13: 9781626179301Publisher:...

Kindness is one of the top traits we look for in friends. What makes this quality so important? What happens when we aren't kind? Young readers can explore the meaning of this virtue and learn how to exhibit it themselves in this helpful title.Author:...

It can be tempting to tell a white lie to avoid getting in trouble. But what would that tell others about the type of person you are? This title for early readers explores the benefits and results of being honest, and how readers can...

Helpful people make life easier! From doing chores to carrying groceries, there are many ways to help people around you. Beginning readers can learn about being helpful, from benefits to examples for everyday life in this informative title.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179263ISBN-13: 9781626179264Publisher: Blastoff!...

Custodians are hard-working members of the community! In schools, businesses, and hospitals everywhere, custodians are on duty for everything from mess cleanup to repair work. This low-level title explores all these community helpers do to make the world shine.Author: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626179026ISBN-13: 9781626179028Publisher: Blastoff!...

Uh-oh, the car won't start. Better call a mechanic Mechanics test, care for, and repair the machines that keep our world running. This informative title helps readers understand the busy world of these community helpers.Author: Christina LeafISBN-10: 162617900XISBN-13: 9781626179004Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format:...

Rain or shine, a farmer's work is never done. Farmers grow crops, raise livestock, and gather eggs and milk. Young readers will get an inside look at a day in the life of these important community membersAuthor: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626178976ISBN-13: 9781626178977Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Today's princes and princesses do more than attend fancy balls. Peek inside to learn about their royal lives.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Sally LeeISBN-10: 1620651246ISBN-13: 9781620651247Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...