House & Home - Kids

The second book from author/designer DeAnna Radaj helps teenagers tap into the ancient Chinese science of feng shui. This easy-to-read guide gives the reader the tools they will need to determine life areas and goals they'd like to focus on. Then create an environment...

The adolescent years are often years of confusion and turbulence. One of the solutions to this rather difficult time is to help teenagers use simple Feng Shui techniques to create self-esteem, balance and success. By learning these techniques teenagers can help themselves think better,...

In a big world beneath a vast blue sky, lived a special trio: Big Brother, a wise and caring lad, and the Twins, his lively, curious sister and brother. Big Brother was known for his endless curiosity, always asking a million questions. As the...

Needlework for Schools provides the guidance needed to sew successfully, whatever the level of skill.Author: Melita M. NealISBN-10: 0748792694ISBN-13: 9780748792696Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.70w x 0.70d

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:...

From villages and desert islands to tree trunks and haunted houses, explore a huge range of different homes in this charming board book. With peep-through holes throughout, there's a fun surprise on every page.Author: Hector DexetISBN-10: 178627616XISBN-13: 9781786276162Publisher: Laurence KingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/03/2020Pages: 34Format: Board...

A floor, a ceiling, and four boring walls? No more Get creative, show your room some love, and turn your personal space into your happy place. Show off your style and personality with DIY pizzazz to makeover furniture, create one-of-a-kind decor, and organize your...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables....

This giant word search book for children contains over 50 pages of easy, large print word search puzzles, designed for kids ages 6-11. There are at least 10 words to search for in each puzzle with words varying in length from 4-10 letters long.This...

This beautifully illustrated picture book teaches kids all about tools, how to fix things when they are broken and which tools to use for each problem. An adorable toddler loves to help his Dad fix stuff around the house so much so that he...

From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help develop nonfiction-reading skills.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1541503341ISBN-13: 9781541503342Publisher:...

Can you imagine yourself as a light keeper? Could you live full-time on an isolated coast? Your job is to keep a light shining out to sea, guiding ships to land, warning them of jagged shoreline, and maybe even assisting with a rescue in...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis....

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marie Van Brittan Brown and Home Security examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to home security systems. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the...

This book looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in homes in different cultures, as well as honouring differences.Author: Margaret HallISBN-10: 1484627997ISBN-13: 9781484627990Publisher: Capstone ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

What's a good process for cleaning up your room? Watch this responsible kid change a bedroom from messy to neat.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1467736481ISBN-13: 9781467736480Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.10w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

A roof, a door, some windows, a floor. All houses have them, but not all houses are alike. Some have wings (airplane homes), some have wheels (Romany vardoes), some float; some are made of straw, some of snow and ice. Some are enormous, some...

Teach kindergarten students about what life was like in the past as they compare the similarities and differences between the past and present. Featuring engaging photographs, vibrant images, and simple text, this book will give young children an insight to how life has changed...

Homes Around the World takes a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in. Other topics include: - people who live on the water where they make their...

In this book, children will learn about different kinds of homes, such as houses, apartments, and mobile homes, as well as the purpose of each room within a home. Attractive photographs and questions about the reader's home help children connect the information to their...

Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather conditions and suit many different environments. Child-centered language takes readers through the engineering...

From mighty castle strongholds to the buried ruins of Pompeii, this engaging title unearths ancient homes. Concepts include how and why ancient homes were built, as well as their discovery through archaeological digs.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 0778714535ISBN-13: 9780778714538Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

Learn all about cardinals and their bright red feathers. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common...

Mike is a former computer engineer who discovered art after retirement. His love for art started with sports photography and creating digital art. He also enjoys oil painting in several genres, including figurative art and landscapes. He has been involved in dog rescue for...

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.Author: Jack ManningISBN-10: 1491403160ISBN-13: 9781491403167Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.00w x...

Packed with playful illustrations this first dictionary covers food, furniture, family, and everything else you find at home.The My First Words series is designed to teach and expand toddlers' vocabulary as they begin to name the things around them. With playful pictures and corresponding...

One hundred years ago, people's houses looked very different from the way they do today. We don't know how things will look in the future, but it's fun to imagine. Using vintage historical photographs and colorful, imaginative drawings, this book will help readers understand...

A floor, a ceiling, and four boring walls? No more Get creative, show your room some love, and turn your personal space into your happy place. Show off your style and personality with DIY pizzazz to makeover furniture, create one-of-a-kind decor, and organize your...

Learn how you can help keep your home clean. The book utilizes social emotional based text to get children comfortable with reading, and uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs...

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.Author: Jack ManningISBN-10: 1491403209ISBN-13: 9781491403204Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.10w x...

From ancient Pueblo homes to the Australian mining town where half the population lives underground, this appealing book uses cutaway illustrations to introduce readers to homes that were built below ground. Labeled diagrams of underground homes and fun facts will make this enjoyable read...

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe...but how was her shoe house designed? Students will love learning how their favorite storybook characters thought up and designed their quirky homes.Author: Gerry BaileyISBN-10: 077870288XISBN-13: 9780778702887Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2013Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.20h...

People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purpose - to meet our basic need...

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architect's apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored through engaging illustrations and accessible text.Author: Saranne TaylorISBN-10: 077871456XISBN-13: 9780778714569Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.80h...

Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in...

This book introduces early readers to words in the home. Simple words and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Christina EarleyISBN-10: 1039696937ISBN-13: 9781039696938Publisher: Crabtree Little HoneyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2023Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 7.98h x 6.08w x...

In this charming children's book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones get to meet gorgeous pop-up farm animals and lift flaps to discover the cutest surprises.Discover life on the farm and why these wonderful animals call it their home. What noise...

This book shows the importance of bat houses, bird houses, and butterfly shelters and how building these simple structures can save the lives of endangered species. Readers will also explore the importance of butterfly gardens and how they provide food and shelter for some...

Rae Renae Learns Real Estate is a story about eight-year-old Rae Renae, who goes to work with her mom, who is a Real Estate Professional. Rae Renae's day is filled with adventures of viewing different types of homes with colored doors and wooden floors...

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide & seek, but... it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy & Grammy to...

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide & seek, but... it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy & Grammy to...

Set in the early 1950s, "Grandpa's Christmas Tree Story" is about a young boy's struggle to bring a Christmas tree to his school.In a letter to his grandchildren, this true story is based on the recollections of a grandfather many years later. The scene...

In Going to Nanny's House, readers will undoubtedly know why going to Nanny's house is the BEST! When we go to our Nanny's house, we eat awesome snacks and nutritious food, have loads of fun, and-most importantly-soak up Nanny's love. Nanny is nurturing, silly,...

Military families move a lot. Each move raises a lot of questions for the family, especially the kids. "What will my new home be like?" "What is there to do there?" "What if I'm afraid of moving?"If you're moving to Fort Riley, Kansas, this...

With this title, young readers will gain an understanding on how the peanut butter they love, is made and how it ends up on their table.Author: Pam RosenbergISBN-10: 1602794693ISBN-13: 9781602794696Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated...

With this title, young readers will gain a better understanding on how the breakfast cereal they love, ends up on their breakfast table.Author: Pam RosenbergISBN-10: 1602794669ISBN-13: 9781602794665Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point...

This simple informational text suggests the many ways a glass jar can be reused. Fill your glass jars with pencils, coins, candy. . . you can be creative to reuse glass! Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1925714985ISBN-13: 9781925714982Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

We can recycle glass, plastic, paper, and garden rubbish at home! This simple informational text describes the ways households can support recycling at home. The positive message encourages all households to recycle. Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1922370061ISBN-13: 9781922370068Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format:...

Bringing your own bags on a shopping trip is a great way to make a sustainable choice. Explore the different kinds of non-plastic bags you can use when you go shopping. Author: Carole Crimeen, Suzanne FletcherISBN-10: 1922370037ISBN-13: 9781922370037Publisher: Knowledge BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Mehdi is three years old and really loves vacuums. He is excited to share his vacuum collection with you! Join him as he shows his twelve different vacuums and shares about some of their features.Author: Mehdi Quraish, Lisa QuraishISBN-10: 8358358547ISBN-13: 9798358358546Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...