People & Places - Kids

Whether it's raising money for a charity or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself.Author: Rachelle KreismanISBN-10: 1939656966ISBN-13: 9781939656964Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.20w...

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could...

Striking photographs and simple text convey to young children the many ways people around the world travel from one place to another. "Comprehensive and intriguing....The photographs are splendidly displayed...accompanied by a brief, provocative text....Will never stay on library shelves."--School Library Journal.Author: Ann MorrisISBN-10: 0688136370ISBN-13:...

"The stars have an uncanny ability to spark our imagination and curiosity and What's Hidden in the Sky brings that spark to life" --Chris Farrie, Quantum Physicist and Author of 8 Little Planets "What's Hidden in the Sky returns the brilliant sky to children,...

Early readers will enjoy discovering all the things they can see and do at a restaurant! With colorful photographs, simple text, and engaging sight words, this book helps early readers explore what they can find in a restaurant, while they build confidence in their...

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

Dreamers, leaders, fighters for our rights...meet 40 amazing activists for peace Learn how Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Mandela, and many others dedicated their lives to making the world a better place in this fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series....

Explore all the fascinating things that make Planet Earth such an exciting place to live with this lively introduction to our world, its geography, culture, and people. Get ready for an incredible journey, one in which you'll visit far-off places, meet interesting people, and...

All over the world, students go to school. How are these schools the same as yours? How are they different?Author: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 1515742393ISBN-13: 9781515742395Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.60h x 10.60w x 1.00dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

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...

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: 1496684087ISBN-13: 9781496684080Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Send kids globe-trotting with this internationally themed seek-and-find title. Hundreds of fun objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles of our world's flags, foods, landmarks, animals, customs, and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike.Author:...

Early readers will enjoy discovering all the things they can see and do at a restaurant! With colorful photographs, simple text, and engaging sight words, this book helps early readers explore what they can find in a restaurant, while they build confidence in their...

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

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...

As a parent, discussing diversity with your child can be difficult, especially if you have your own questions. Some People Do boils this topic down to provide the simplest of answers. By the time your child finishes reading this book, they will have been...

Thirteen year old co-author Morgan E. Taylor thinks that every little girl should believe she's a Princess. Unfortunately, most of the common images of Princesses do not represent the rich diversity of royalty. Daddy's Little Princess introduces real-life African Queens and Princesses in all...

Kids will discover what a typical school day looks like for children all around the world in this fascinating book. They'll meet students from seven different countries, and see how we're all unique and diverse-and yet so much alike. Stunning photographs combine with lively...

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title The Who Was?...

Quench your thirst for knowledge with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Packed with pictures and full of facts, this brilliant bestseller is an essential addition to any family library. How did Earth get here? Why does the Sun shine? How does my body work? Why...

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

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures definitions of "home."Author: Dona Herweck RiceISBN-10: 1433335980ISBN-13: 9781433335983Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 20Format:...

How small is your town? Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover why a town is different from a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading...

What can you see on the street where you live? Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what you might find on a street. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to...

How big is your city? With colorful photographs alongside simple text and engaging sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in...

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

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...

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...

At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons--all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons...

Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?Author: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 1515742385ISBN-13: 9781515742388Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.60h x 10.60w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 115184...

The world is full of many people--more than 7.5 billion, in fact. They speak different languages, wear different clothes, eat different foods, and live in homes that often look very different from ours. Scripture tells us that this beautiful diversity reflects God's creativity and...

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...

Send kids on an out-of-this-world seek-and-find adventure. Planets, moons, shooting stars, and countless other celestial objects make finding the hidden items in the full-color photo puzzles a blast. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.Author: Karon DubkeISBN-10: 1977132138ISBN-13: 9781977132130Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

A successor to the popular Children Around the World written and illustrated by Donata Montanari, this book allows young readers to visit with fourteen children, each from a different country, to learn about their families. Based on real children, each one's story fills a...

Families come in all forms and sizes. Who is in your family? Let's share and celebrate what makes each family specialAuthor: Melissa HigginsISBN-10: 1429678895ISBN-13: 9781429678896Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.93h x 10.84w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Elementary Geography was originally written by educator Charlotte Mason in the 1880s, yet this beloved book for elementary-aged students still garners attention today. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format.Miss Mason's conversational tone teaches...

* "A hundred years from now, when people want to know what we told our children about 9/11, Kalman's book should be among the first answers."--Booklist, starred review * "Intelligently conveys those unfathomable events in a way that a picture book audience can comprehend....

Stories about unsolved disappearances have surfaced throughout history. Lost explorers, missing armies, and hidden princes are just a few of these perplexing mysteries. Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about all kinds of mysterious disappearances.Author: Cynthia O'BrienISBN-10: 1427151075ISBN-13: 9781427151070Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage:...

A stunning non-fiction picture book about the origins of the English Language. You'll be surprised at the global and cultural diversity hidden in the words we use every day!Did you know that English words come from all over the world? And often their meanings...

All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, and cultural values--the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths...

In this book, young readers will enjoy learning about veterinarians in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what veterinarians do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills....

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

Author: National GeographicISBN-10: 1426302711ISBN-13: 9781426302718Publisher: National Geographic KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/2008Pages: 176Format: Hardcover

It's no puzzle why folks visit San Francisco or even call it home From the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown to Alcatraz Island, there's something for everyone. Now, in The San Francisco Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about San Francisco through 90...

This title introduces readers to the toys people love in different parts of the world. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to toys around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192222ISBN-13: 9781646192229Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

Get ready to celebrate People around the world look forward to different holidays and honor them with special traditions. Learn about the many types of holidays and how they're celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and...

A fun-filled book of idioms from around the world that will spark the imagination of readers everywhere and encourage them to delight in language. You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or...

This special edition in our beautiful "Adventures In" sticker book series takes young readers aged 3 and up on a non-stop tour of the continents, adding fun and humour along the way. Find out fun facts, decorate sticker scenes, add colour and patterns to...

This remarkable new book from photographer and writer team Barnabas and Anabel Kindersley captures the color and vibrancy of international children's festivals. For 12 months, Barnabas and Anabel traveled around the world, meeting children and talking to them about the celebrations and festivals they...

This photographic nonfiction picture book is a great introduction to the concept of tools for preschoolers and kindergartnersDo you use tools? Sure you do, anytime you eat with a spoon or drink with a straw or write with a pen A French chef flipping...