People & Places - Kids

A book for curious kids filled with unforgettable facts, from the brilliant to the bizarre! What's the furthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime? How...

Grab your very own VIP access pass and explore the incredible Botanic Gardens.Have you ever wondered what goes on at the Botanic Gardens? It's not all planting and pruning. In fact, the team have a planet-saving mission on their hands - and you can...

KRESIMIR BANOVAC is a retired professor of medicine. He was born in Croatia and moved with his family to Miami, Florida, in 1982. These days, he and his wife live in Falmouth, Maine, where he plays golf and enjoys writing for his grandchildren. One...

In another palm-size pop-up book, designer Ingela P. Arrhenius showcases flora, fauna, and other familiar scenes of the jungle with her trademark retro style. Hop aboard a riverboat for a colorful trek into the depths of the jungle with its many wonders. Tree frogs,...

Orbiting around the Sun, so high, are planets floating above the sky. Venture beyond planet Earth to explore the Solar System and learn about the planets in a fun and accessible way.Author: Michael JamiesonISBN-10: 1991188927ISBN-13: 9781991188922Publisher: Michael JamiesonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/08/2023Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.00h...

From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and travel...

Would you be surprised to know North America's Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America...

You've probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it's so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that...

I AM... is a Children's Book based on the original poem written by Denise Angelle. This 1st Edition of the I AM... book includes beautiful photographs (60+), inviting children into the lives of others with diverse backgrounds and circumstances. It encourages children to see,...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing islands that have formed on Earth.Author: Pat TanumihardjaISBN-10: 1543557775ISBN-13: 9781543557770Publisher: 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: 500490 / Amazing Islands...

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world learn. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to school around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192214ISBN-13: 9781646192212Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Each book in the My Friendly Neighborhood series is written for the earliest readers and dedicated to describing a neighborhood worker. This book studies the responsibilities of firefighters. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a...

Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be!...

This title looks at body world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

An overview of the history and culture of Chile and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.Author: Jason PorterfieldISBN-10: 1435890620ISBN-13: 9781435890626Publisher: PowerPlus BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2003Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x...

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.Author: Rina SinghISBN-10: 1568463103ISBN-13: 9781568463100Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize:...

Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be!...

It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired...

Who said geography and history can't be fun? Marena Woodsit's new book, Canada's Kiddie History and Geography in ABC's, points out various interesting facts and places in an easy-to-read style (H for history, G for geography) that will captivate children of all ages. A...

Climb the tallest mountain, dive into the deepest lake, and navigate the longest river in Steve Jenkins' stunning new book that explores the wonders of the natural world. With his striking cut paper collages, Jenkins majestically captures the grand sense of scale, perspective and...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over a HUNDRED mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 8+ readers....

Cuando pensamos en una biblioteca, nos imaginamos un edificio en una calle o tal vez una sala en una escuela. Pero algunas bibliotecas no están encerradas entre paredes. Algunas se mueven de un lugar a otro de formas increíbles: en autobús, barco, elefante, burro,...

At just 12 years old, Stevie Wonder was already a superstar child prodigy, performing his weaving melodies and harmonies for live audiences and on television. Blind since infancy, Wonder didn't let his disability define him, instead learning many musical instruments and developing his unique...

In our world today, people of diverse heritages are coming together and recognizing that we are all part of one human family. We all have the same basic needs and desires, although we may express them in different ways. With usage of the internet,...

Ten true stories of real-life survivors of attacks by some of the animal kindgom's scariest predators Can you imagine getting bit by a shark? Or having an elephant try to trample you? Or running for your life from a cougar?Read all about kids just...

Who can examine a patient, prescribe medicine, and help you feel better when you are sick? A doctor! 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 doctors...

The great Irish potato famine -- the Great Hunger -- was one of the worst disasters of the nineteenth century. Within seven years of the onset of a fungus that wiped out Ireland's staple potato crop, more than a quarter of the country's eight...

Spot it! World Atlas is a gorgeous and vibrant look-and-find children's atlas for kids aged 3+. Travel around each continent and discover the icons that are special to each country. Explore Europe and spot the Eiffel Tower in France or a scrumptious pizza in...

Babies everywhere love their grandparents! Celebrate this bond with the newest addition to the bestselling Global Babies series. Grandparents all over the world have a special connection with their grandbabies. They play, sing, read, eat, and cuddle together. Most of all, grandparents give lots...

Adventurous. Friendly. Wild. Welcome to Australia! 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 Australia's land, history, cities, food, and sports. They'll even learn...

Where can you eat dinner under the sea? Which country has the most pyramids? Can a church become a swimming pool?Including a stunning central gatefold map that opens out to reveal where all 80 structures are located, this book is a visual celebration of...

With its glittering panels and sweeping curves, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, is one of the most stunning museums in the world. Created specifically to house modern art, the Guggenheim attracts more than one million visitors per year. Discover more about this incredible...

The Cultured Chef: An International Guide for Kids Who Love to Cook was created to stimulate cultural awareness between the ages of 3 and 9. Designed to promote diversity, the book offers wholesome world recipes and stories about life outside the United States. More...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping...

Babies everywhere love to read! Three titles from the best-selling, photo-illustrated Global Babies series in one convenient, giftable collection. Babies around the world dress, play, and go to sleep in different ways. But wherever they live, they are loved. Grown-ups and babies alike will...

The students at T.D.M. Elementary are learning about careers and would like for you to learn with them. Their Career Day is for meeting new people and for learning about what they do each day. Whether you take one letter at a time or...

This title looks at adventure world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

This title looks at accidental world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

The students at T.D.M. Elementary are learning about careers and would like for you to learn with them. Their Career Day is for meeting new people and for learning about what they do each day. Whether you take one letter at a time or...

Travel the world in Minecraft! This easy-to-follow guide is filled with detailed instructions on how to make your own versions of the world's greatest landmarks. It includes straightforward instructions on how to build 13 different structures from around the world, including the Statue of...

Eight steps to becoming an entrepreneur for kids is a cultural understanding read following the journey of 4 African American kids who are best friends and all share the same passion for learning how to become an Entrepreneur.Author: Darren HenryISBN-10: 1955322112ISBN-13: 9781955322119Publisher: BlackwhiteproductionsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Eid Mubarak! This beginning title introduces the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Through simple, predictable text and colorful photos, students can learn when and why Eid happens and find out about some of its important traditions. Simple features offer clarity and reinforce the text,...

In this new title from The Global Fund for Children, readers learn the different ways kids from around the world can stay healthy. Photographs showcase children from Afghanistan washing their hands, a team of boys from Australia playing sports, a group of girls from...

Do you know the story of Columbus and his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean? What does 19th century immigration have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths...

This title looks at eating world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib and the Golden Temple, is the world's most sacred and most recognized Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). From 1588 to 1601, its construction was overseen by the fifth Guru (enlightened teacher of the Sikhs), Sri...

Award-winning illustrator Hanane Kai uses a deft hand to create powerful illustrations that help children visualize the people impacted by poverty, hunger, war, racism, and more. In Global Conflict, children can get answers to questions like: what is global conflict? And how does it...

The latest National Geographic Children's Books title by Barbara Kerley, A Little Peace, gives a richly evocative and thought-provoking view of the world our children will inherit. Wise words and moving images offer a unique and enriching experience for every young reader. According to...

Do you think women are Courageous? Clever? Ambitious? Revolutionary? Innovative?Women can be all these things and more...This book covers the stories of 55 Extraordinary Women that impacted and shaped our world. From world leaders to activists, business leaders, scientists, inventors, educators, sports figures, poets,...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt. Humans may have taken over...