People & Places - Kids

PBS KIDS Spot the Differences puzzles are totally addictive fun for children ages 3 to 5. Fifty irresistible puzzles take kids on a trip around the world, from Paris to Peru, Aruba to the Alps, Thailand to Tanzania, and Ghana to Greece. Each simple...

From dinosaur paleontologist and snake-venom collector, to water-slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be.Find...

Why do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible? Geography, topography, climate, landscape, food, politics,...

Schools are different around the world, but we all need to learn! How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My School, Your School, Our Schools.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102936ISBN-13: 9781684102938Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 10.60w...

In this amazing collection, Karen Howard truly opens the door to encountering folk songs from diverse cultures and experiences, on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. The repertoire in First Steps in Global Music is particularly accessible for teachers and children wishing...

As a child, Mallory Pugh would do anything she could to watch soccer, practice soccer, and play soccer. She was soccer obsessed Not much has changed for Pugh in terms of her passion for soccer. In 2015, she was named the U.S. Soccer Young...

Abby loves her community and the construction workers that built it! Construction workers create everything from sidewalks to buildings. Abby wants to celebrate their work! About the Sesame Street (R) Loves Community Helpers series: Community helpers are everywhere! Celebrate the people who make our...

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...

This book takes a simple look at homes in the past, highlighting the diversity of homes that people lived in around the world at different times. Homes featured include Roman houses, castles, Native American earth lodges, stately homes, and city dwellings from around the...

Travel the world without leaving your living room. This beautiful large-format poster book lets you put the world on your wall with gorgeous images from Big Picture Press's best-selling Maps. A stunning celebration of the world, from tiny insects to immense mountains.Author: Aleksandra Mizielinska,...

During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the...

Spend a day with police officer Jenn Gellel. Jenn starts her day at home with her husband, Brad, and their dog, Zeke. Follow her to work at the police station, on patrol in a police car, and peforming jobs such as directing traffic. By...

Ten true stories of real-life heroes during Hurricane Katrina Donald Colletti and Jimmy Pitre are forced to flee their flooded houses as Hurricane Katrina devastates their beloved city of New Orleans. But rather than seek shelter, the two brave men put their lives on...

A house built on legs. An igloo made of snow. Come and look inside to discover the different places that children call home. If where you live is full of trees, then your house might look like these. In the warm Philippines houses are...

There are so many interesting countries in every corner of the world! Early readers will enjoy discovering what makes up a country through colorful photographs, simple text, and important sight words. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to...

When people are sick or hurt, they go to the doctor's office! With colorful photographs alongside engaging text and relevant sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a doctor's office, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book...

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...

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

This simple book introduces children to this important building in a community and shows what is inside a hospital.Author: Alan WalkerISBN-10: 1427129673ISBN-13: 9781427129673Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.60w x 0.20d

The city can be a busy, crowded place. But that means there is plenty of interesting to do when you live in a city.Author: Miranda KellyISBN-10: 1427129568ISBN-13: 9781427129567Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Salt Lake City or even call it home From a U of U football game to Temple Square to the Natural History Museum of Utah, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Salt Lake City Puzzle Book, you...

Home, sweet home! Whether it's big or small - made of brick, wood, or ice - your home is always special. In this storybook, readers are welcomed into the homes of people from all over the world and throughout history; including the caves of...

Our Favourite Things is a vivid and engaging story of discovery and love. We meet a Gambian-Swedish family who give the reader a glimpse of both worlds that they call home. As children grow and search for a space where they belong, this book...

This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colorful celebration of our planet's cultural and environmental diversity--an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. Our guides are children...

Introduce your child to different aspects of history and the roles museums play in the community in the children's book Coolest Collections. What are some of the quirkiest museum collections in the world? Learn about the impact museums have on preserving history and priceless...

Happy Birthday!Joyeux AnniversairePenblwydd HapusCelebrate around the world with this adorable book that teaches little readers how to say "Happy Birthday" in sixteen different languages including English, Punjabi, Urdu, Chamorro, Filipino, French, Hausa, Spanish, Lithuanian, Arabic, Dutch, Catalan, Japanese, Mongolian, Welsh, and Portuguese.About the Global...

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up...

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas--the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids...

It's outta here! In 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smashed a home run that sailed 575 feet (175 m), the longest homer ever hit in a Major League Baseball game. Ruth's home runs thrilled fans and revolutionized the game. One hundred years...

West Point has a rich history, dating from 1802 as the United States Military Academy. Famous generals, such as Robert Lee, Douglas MacArthur and Norman Schwarzkopf, spent their university years there. The daily life of the cadets is described along with anecdotes about old...

Ten true stories of real-life kid spies Can you imagine crossing enemy lines to deliver a secret message? Or spying on your enemy from the attic of their hideout?Read the 10 True Tales from kids just like you who risked their lives to be...

Between 1942 and the end of 1944, 1514 flight nurses were trained at Bowman Field, Louisville, KY. 18 Medical Air Evacuation Squadrons were formed that transported 1,176,048 sick and wounded soldiers, sailors and Marines. These flight nurses were pioneers in the intensive care of...

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and...

The team behind the bestselling How They Croaked shines a light on the darker sides of history's most famous failures, perfect for reluctant readers! Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, epic failures even lead to super successes . . . sometimes they become deep dark secrets....

Invites readers to investigate stories about haunted places through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.Author: Jen BeselISBN-10: 1644661152ISBN-13: 9781644661154Publisher: Bolt Jr.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h x 4.00w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 506740 /...

Pacific waves wash upon the shores of Peru's coastal beaches while people spend their days surfing and soaking in the sun. The Andes stretch through the center, creating a rugged landscape for the tough willed. The mountains descend into the tropical Amazon in the...

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica! The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities. Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Section 1: Antarctica in the World Introduces students to the...

Look both ways before you cross the street A bus, car, or tuk tuk might be whizzing by Find out how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in...

Explore the suburbs through bright photos. This nonfiction title pairs with the fiction title Cam's Walk.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1728403030ISBN-13: 9781728403038Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.00w x 0.10d

The amount of available oxygen at the highest place on Earth is just under 7%. Explorers risk their lives and test their lungs traveling to these great heights atop mountains. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to...

For many decades, courageous men and women have ventured to our planet's foreboding icy regions. These brave explorers risk life and limb in the name of science or for the thrill of adventure. Who are these thrill seekers and why do they do it?...

Kawhi 'the Klaw' Leonard is a well-known name in basketball. At a towering height of 6 feet, 7 inches, Leonard is one of the most dominant defenders in the NBA. Leonard was just 20 years old when he was first drafted in the NBA....

As a child, Diana Taurasi was awkward and gangly. But as soon as she started playing basketball, she learned that her size and height gave her an advantage on the basketball court. Since winning the WBNA Rookie of the Year title in 2004, Taurasi...

Would you have survived aboard the Titanic? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a...

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color blue. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1646191579ISBN-13: 9781646191574Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x...

With this series you'll be able to impress your friends with extreme facts on all things science. Discover mind-blowing statistics and hair-raising truths that will leave your friends and family gob-smackedAuthor: Steffi Clavell-ClarkeISBN-10: 1912171252ISBN-13: 9781912171255Publisher: Secret Book CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.50h...

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, clothes, fruit, home, jobs,...

Who helps us learn new things? Teachers They keep us safe and help us get smarter every day. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479258ISBN-13: 9781647479251Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.40d

Who can build bridges and fix cars? Welders Welders work with metal to build and fix the things we use every day. Read all about these community helpers.Author: Ariel Factor BirdoffISBN-10: 1647479215ISBN-13: 9781647479213Publisher: Bearcub BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.80w...

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