People & Places - Kids

Everybody celebrates New Year's Day - the beginning of a brand new year! From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, people around the world have different customs to welcome in the new year. Learn the history of New Year's Day, and read about...

"Jones catches the beauty of fair trade in the way it strengthens morale and human dignity for all those engaged."--Kirkus Reviews Fair trade is not about spending more money or buying more stuff. It's about helping producers in developing countries get a fair price...

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of scorpions. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific...

Help your child discover the wild, wonderful world we live in by introducing them to these fantastic facts Kids love facts... and there's no better fact than a totally random and fascinating fact that changes your entire perspective of the world. Or maybe there...

In this book, young readers will enjoy reading about the helpful police officers they see every day in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what police officers do in their community, while...

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of meerkats. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific...

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of kangaroo rats. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a labeled diagram, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Bend or even call it home From the Cascade Mountains to Pilot Butte and skiing at Mount Bachelor, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Bend Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Bend through 90 delightful...

Aly Raisman started gymnastics when she was just 2 years old. In 2011, she helped the U.S. gymnastics team win the World Championships. The next year she participated in her first Olympic Games in London. Discover more about Raisman's highlights in gymnastics in this...

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of PeruviansAuthor: Ryan GaleISBN-10: 1496688007ISBN-13: 9781496688002Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.60w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 0.5Interest...

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...

Explore the suburbs through bright photos. This nonfiction title pairs with the fiction title Cam's Walk.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541590147ISBN-13: 9781541590144Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.70h x 6.00w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 72

D is for Desert uses the alphabet to explore desert regions around the world, explaining the science behind what determines a desert and showcasing fascinating features and desert inhabitants.Author: Barbara GowanISBN-10: 1585365017ISBN-13: 9781585365012Publisher: Sleeping Bear PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 11.20h x 10.00w...

Author: Gwenyth SwainISBN-10: 1575053721ISBN-13: 9781575053721Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1999Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.03h x 8.14w x 0.14dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 49271 / CelebratingReview Citation(s): Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 241 - Below Average, With Minor...

Complete with a foreword and words of wisdom by Fred Rogers, readers will celebrate diversity as they travel around the world to learn what it means to be a good neighbor in communities across the globe. Around the world, children live in communities with...

It's no puzzle why folks visit San Diego or even call it home From the San Diego Zoo to Balboa Park to SeaWorld, there's something for everyone. Now, in The San Diego Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about San Diego through 90...

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

Jump on board a visual journey that will draw readers young and old into the magic of traveling by train, the sense of adventure and discovery as you look around at the world passing by. Learn about the trains like the bullet train Shinkansen...

Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age.Discover what life was like--where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is...

Ten true stories of real-life heroes of the Vietnam War!Twenty-eight soldiers--all but five badly wounded or dead in the first few minutes of a devastating ambush--are fending off 200 North Vietnamese soldiers. US platoon leader Lieutenant Hal Fritz shouts to his comrades, "We will...

Introduce geography and spatial skills with colorful activities for kids ages 5 to 6 Encourage kids' natural curiosity about the world with puzzles and games that help them learn geography! My Kindergarten Geography Workbook gets them started with social studies and geography for kids...

Early readers will have fun discovering all the things they can see on their local farm! Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have fun learning about farms, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book...

We use language all day, every day - probably without thinking much about it. But if you stop and consider it, language is not only extremely important, it's fascinating too Use of language is one of the key things distinguishing humans from other animals,...

The wild cats of the world are beautiful, but also deadly. From ferocious lions, speedy cheetahs, and cagey tigers to unusual sand cats and clouded leopards, "Wild Cats" takes readers into the wild. Full color.Author: Mary BattenISBN-10: 0375825517ISBN-13: 9780375825514Publisher: Random House Books for Young...

Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: tacos From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the tacos we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their...

There are so many different states to learn about! Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a state. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests...

The Afro-Bets Kids: Langston, Nandi, Glo, Stef, Tura, and Robo are together again. This time they explore the continent of Africa as they listen to stories their teacher, Mr. Amageshie, shares with them. From learning about the early people of Egypt, to the struggle...

Every community needs firefighters! Firefighters keep people safe by putting out fires and teaching fire safety. Join Grover and friends in this fun approach to key curricular content and learn all about firefighters. About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers...

Elmo loves his teachers! They help make his community smarter, stronger, and kinder. Favorite Sesame Street Muppets invite you along to learn all about teachers in this friendly approach to key curricular content. About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers...

A lyrical, poignant ode to wrinkles and the stories they tell, by the world renowned photographer and public artist JRThis first-ever picture book by internationally acclaimed artist-photographer JR allows young readers to consider the lives and stories of the older people around them. Memories,...

Filled with all-true facts comparing events, inventions and people that you would never believe existed at the same time in history, this brand new Ripley's Believe It or Not! series will warp your mind! We're comparing the world's most bizarre parallel events! Did you...

A diverse range of mail delivery people introduce the vehicles that deliver mail all over the world.Children will discover a surprising assortment of vehicles used to deliver mail in different parts of the world, including: a truck, snowmobile, bicycle, motorcycle, and boat. As children...

Once upon a time, doctors made house calls, fire trucks were pulled by horses, and the milkman delivered fresh milk right to peoples' doors. In this innovative title, students will love learning about their favorite community helpers and how their jobs have evolved over...

Journey around the globe to gaze up at towering redwoods, marvel at monkey puzzles, and find out which tree has fish swimming around its roots. Discover trees that give us beautiful flowers, delicious treats, and life-saving medicines--and bizarre trees with bloodred sap, fruit that...

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,...

Journey around the globe to explore a musicalcave, peek inside a piano, and find out how to play an instrument withouttouching it. From ancient instruments made from shells to instruments thatmake music with lightning, discover an orchestra of instruments you can shake, pluck, scrape,...

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip...

The atlases that line the shelves of libraries and bookstores are filled with both evolutionary thought and secular worldviews. This atlas is packed with unique insights into Christian history makers and amazing landmarks. One will explore the design of ecosystems and biomes, great civilizations,...

Young readers will love learning about all the caring doctors they see in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what doctors do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their...

Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the farm. Kids will discover the different animals, machines, and buildings found on a farm in these full-color photo puzzles. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.Author: Heidi E. ThompsonISBN-10: 197713212XISBN-13: 9781977132123Publisher: Pebble...

The world has so many amazing places to explore! The Rocky Mountains are cold and dry. How big is the sandy Sahara Desert? SO BIG! Volcanoes in Iceland bubble and glow with lava. Blub, blub, blub. From the tallest mountains to the deepest canyons,...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book!We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favorites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with...

Author: Hmd HmdISBN-10: 0547484798ISBN-13: 9780547484792Publisher: Holt McDougalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2010Pages: 912Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.50lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.70w x 1.40d

A fun-filled travel activity book with more than 600 reusable stickers that will get curious young readers off their screens and increase their international know-how. Bursting with boredom-busting activities, this on-the-page journey around the world is perfect for entertaining kids who are curious about...

Meet young men with grand goals in these profiles of forty-six movers and shakers who made their mark before they turned twenty. This engaging and thought-provoking collection of influential stories provides forty-six illustrated examples of strong, independent male role models, all of whom first...

An Italian boy sips from a fountain in the town square. A hiker takes a refreshing drink from a mountain stream. Black-robed women in India stride gracefully through a field with brass water jugs balanced on their heads. Whether they squeeze it out of...

The world is full of houses. Big houses and little houses. Houses that stay in one place and houses that move from place to place. Some houses are made of wood or stone; others are made from mud or straw. But all of them...

Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite themChildren around the world live different lives from one another--different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs: the...

Find out about far-flung countries, the highest mountains, the deepest seas, and even outer space with Explore the World. Every explorer is a true adventurer: they all have in common a curiosity for the unknown. Across hundreds of years, they drew maps and gathered...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Or how cozy it must be to sleep in an igloo? Have you noticed that some houses are extremely old and were built centuries ago and other houses can...