People & Places - Kids

Each book in the Around the World series pairs brilliant photography with engaging information to explore fascinating features of different cultures and countries. Every title is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus...

Did you know that in India, women and girls have worn saris for more than 2,000 years? We wear clothes that show who we are and what we believe. Learn more about what people around the world wear in Clothes We Wear, part of...

Did you know that in Afghanistan, children take part in a game called kite fighting? Around the world, children play different games. Learn more about them in Games We Play, part of the About Our World series.Author: Ellen LawrenceISBN-10: 1510535462ISBN-13: 9781510535466Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

Did you know that in Kenya, camels deliver library books to children? Around the world, children learn in many different ways. Learn more about them in Off to School, part of the About Our World series.Author: Ellen LawrenceISBN-10: 1510535446ISBN-13: 9781510535442Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format:...

Did you know that Mongolian nomads live in tent-like homes called gers? Children around the world live in many different types of homes. Learn more about them in Places We Call Home, part of the About Our World series.Author: Ellen LawrenceISBN-10: 151053542XISBN-13: 9781510535428Publisher: LightboxLanguage:...

Did you know that in Tibet, butter is mixed with water, tea, and salt to make butter tea? Children around the world have many different kinds of foods and drinks. Learn more about them in Our Many Foods, part of the About Our World...

Did you know that in Nigeria, some children travel to school in canoes? Children around the world travel in different ways. Learn more about them in Going Places, part of the About Our World series.Author: Ellen LawrenceISBN-10: 1510535403ISBN-13: 9781510535404Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: Library...

People in Thailand celebrate New Year with a special water festival, called Songkran. Hopscotch is thought to have started in China but is now played all over the world. Around the World is a selection of vibrantly illustrated and engaging books for beginner readers....

In China, over half of all children live with their grandparents while their parents work. In some countries, it is usual for several generations to live together. Around the World is a selection of vibrantly illustrated and engaging books for beginner readers. Each title...

In the United Kingdom, many people enjoy fish and chips. Italy is the home of pasta, pizza and delicious ice cream called gelato. Around the World is a selection of vibrantly illustrated and engaging books for beginner readers. Each title gives beginning readers their...

What is it like to live in a tiny village in India or a vast sheep station in Australia? Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of living in the countryside. Discover how farms and villages have changed over time and how we can help...

Homes are places where people live. Around the world, people make their homes in everything from caves to palaces. Whatever kind of home we live in, everyone needs the same things, like shelter and somewhere to eat and sleep. Discover more about homes around...

What makes towns and cities exciting places to live? How can we care for them in the future? Look up at the tallest skyscrapers and down to the underground railways in Towns and Cities, part of the Places We Live series.Author: Joanna BrundleISBN-10: 1489678255ISBN-13:...

Did you know that the saguaro cactus can hold 201 gallons (761 liters) of water? Deserts are places that receive less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain, snow, and fog each year. Discover more facts about this ecosystem in Deserts. Each World Languages...

Did you know that most mountains are more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) high? It is hard for people and animals to breathe high up on a mountain. Discover more intriguing facts about this ecosystem in Mountains. Each World Languages title includes access to...

During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci studied math, mapmaking, geography, and more. However, he may be best known as a painter and sculptor. The Mona Lisa remains a famous painting that is studied by art students and historians alike. Readers are introduced to this...

Cooking shows and competitions are some of today's most popular entertainment, and many young people are interested in a career in the kitchen. This high-interest book provides an in-depth look at many kinds of chefs and the environments in which they work. If readers...

Where was the first World Cup held? Who is the greatest female soccer star? How did David Beckham get started in the game? The World Cup series looks at one of the world's most popular tournaments and its place in the history and future...

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...

Bobbie Kalman is famous for her books on settlers and historic communities. This beautiful book shows children how past communities were different from those of today by pairing modern photographs with illustrations of life in pioneer times. Topics include malls and general stores, family...

A community has many buildings and outdoor places. Children will be fascinated by this book, which identifies the places where people live, work, learn, and shop. Action-oriented photos also feature places that provide different services to the community such as police and fire stations,...

This fun book introduces readers to basic geography words. On each page, a child gives clues to the kind of landform they are sitting on. Then they ask the question, Where am I? Repetitive text and close-up photos help young readers learn about and...

Would you like to zip to school on a zipline? How about riding a horse, hovercraft or bullet train? Take a trip around the world with amazing photographs showing the incredible (and DARING!) journeys students take every day - all to get an education!...

This informative book teaches students basic information about the continents. They will learn the continents' names, landforms, and locations, as well as about directions on Earth, how close the continents are to the equator and poles, and how their locations affect the weather. A...

Travel and transportation can be different in cities, suburbs, and small towns. This book encourages children to look at their communities and identify the types of transportation used to move people and goods. They will then compare and contrast how people and goods are...

How does something enormous suddenly disappear? Readers will be amazed by how frequently large ships are lost without a trace. But sometimes it is just the crew that has disappeared. Get the facts on the Bermuda Triangle, the Mary Celeste, the Flying Dutchman, the...

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the longest things in the world! From the longest bridge to the longest dinosaur, find out what makes it into the top ten from end to end.Author: Ben HubbardISBN-10: 0778774899ISBN-13: 9780778774891Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize:...

Life in a Commercial City looks at living and working in the business district of big modern cities. Few people live in the district. This part of a city is usually filled with office buildings, banks, insurance companies, and stores. During the day, the...

It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more catastrophic wildfires to the western United States and Canada, this timely title discusses the...

It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more catastrophic wildfires to the western United States and Canada, this timely title discusses the...

This colorful atlas of the world makes it easy for readers to locate specific information such as famous landmarks, festivals around the world, farming facts, food and drink, natural wonders, ancient wonders, and much more. Divided by continents and regions, this engaging book uses...

Sports are played all around the world, in many different forms. Readers will discover that some countries have their own national sports, while many others are played locally, while there are other sports, such as soccer / football, that are played in nearly every...

Readers will learn how using modern mapping technologies can help us plan for the future. This includes being able to see what the effect human activity will have on the environment, where major settlements will be in the future, and how we can improve...

This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize and channel ideas and to inspire creativity.Author: Enzo GeorgeISBN-10: 0778732371ISBN-13: 9780778732372Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage:...

In this fun book, readers use their own handprints to create unique artwork of people in the world around them. Engaging and colorful images and easy-to-follow instructions combine with accessible materials to show kids how to create workers in their community, funny characters, and...

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way....

This compelling book follows the significant battles over the course of World War II. European countries and their colonies and allies, such as the United States and Canada, supplied forces for battles. Readers will learn that fighting took place in five parts of the...

If you've ever wanted to sail off the edge of the Earth, find gold and treasure, or boldly go where no one has gone before, read this entertaining book. Find out how the brainy and brawny explorers who were the first in history to...

Rivers are bodies of water that flow from high to lower places. They are found on every continent. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help children learn where rivers begin and end, which rivers are the longest and deepest, and why these sources of water...

Who steps in when someone is lost, missing, or in a dangerous situation? A Search and Rescue (SAR) team! SAR teams are made up of police, firefighters, and trained volunteers with the knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies. SAR teams work in all...

It's fall, and it's time to visit a nature center! Take a close look at nature, learn how to take care of the environment, and have fun doing some nature activities too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In The Nature Conservancy, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In World Wildlife Fund, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In Humane Society, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.Author:...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In Greenpeace Fund, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.Author:...

This colorful and information-packed first atlas combines accurate maps, delightful illustrations, and unique transparent overlays to create a one-of-a-kind introduction to world geography.Author: Two-CanISBN-10: 1587285150ISBN-13: 9781587285158Publisher: Cooper Square PubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2004Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 11.00h x 11.00w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Hornbook Guide to Children...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing canyons that have formed on Earth.Author: Gail TerpISBN-10: 1543557783ISBN-13: 9781543557787Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500487 / Amazing Canyons...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing lakes that have formed on Earth.Author: Roxanne TroupISBN-10: 1543557740ISBN-13: 9781543557749Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500491 / Amazing Lakes...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing deserts landscapes.Author: Rachel CastroISBN-10: 1543557767ISBN-13: 9781543557763Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500489 / Amazing Deserts Around the World

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. They're engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. But have you ever wondered how they were built? Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers. Explore the design,...