People & Places - Kids

Are undead, brain-hungry zombies real, or just a myth? You decide with this new book in the nonfiction series, Behind the Legend! Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, myth-busting lens, debating whether or not...

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...

This book looks at the rich diversity of clothes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in clothes in different cultures, and honors differences.Author: Clare LewisISBN-10: 1484603818ISBN-13: 9781484603819Publisher: Heinemann Educational BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize:...

North America is an incredible continent, stretching from the polar ice cap almost to the equator. But did you know that the world's hottest place is in North America? Or that there are more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean Sea? Learn more about...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Special Olympics in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, FIFA World Cup in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Griffins, you'll learn more about these legendary creatures. Written with a high...

Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.Author: Tyler OmothISBN-10: 1515713113ISBN-13: 9781515713111Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages:...

A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today.Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared...

A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere It's amazing but true: there are approximately 600 million pet cats around the world And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters,...

In Park Rangers, beginning readers will learn how park rangers work to keep our parks safe for all. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the many ways park rangers work to keep our parks, the land,...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Unicorns you'll learn more about these fascinating creatures. Written with a high...

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In Oxfam International, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.Author:...

A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn...

What does it mean to be a good citizen? What can kids do to become one? In this book, beginning readers will learn how they can help out to make their community a better place!Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179255ISBN-13: 9781626179257Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages:...

The pilot radios air traffic control. She steers the plane to the runway. Time for takeoff Whether they're delivering packages or transporting travelers, pilots are important community helpers. This book for young readers explores all that pilots do to transport everything safely through the...

A busy restaurant kitchen buzzes with energy. Thanks to the chef, the orders fly out the door! This book for young readers explores where chefs work, what they do, and how they create mouth-watering meals!Author: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626179018ISBN-13: 9781626179011Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 24Format:...

Finding the right book can be daunting, but librarians are here to help! They buy books for the library, track down information, and even host read-a-louds. In this engaging title, beginning readers will learn all about how librarians support and shape our communities.Author: Kate...

Where would we be without garbage collectors? They pick up our trash, help sort our recycling, and keep our neighborhoods clean. In this book, young readers will learn about the hardworking individuals who collect our trash.Author: Christina LeafISBN-10: 1626178984ISBN-13: 9781626178984Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

What is the best place you have ever visited? What would you say about it to convince others to go? In this book, students write about the best places they've ever visited. Read their arguments to help you decide: What is the best place...

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to...

ABOUT THE BOOK: My Hero Doesn't Wear a Cape captures the pride and admiration a young boy feels for his hero-his dad, the soldier. This book realistically depicts, through the eyes of a young boy, what it is like to have a parent serving...

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Guyana, Somalia, and others, immigrant children write of the fear, the excitement and challenge of moving to another world and forging a new sense of self in a new land.Author: Emily HearnISBN-10: 1897187327ISBN-13: 9781897187326Publisher: Second...

Learn what Christmas is, and how it is celebrated. Learn about the religion of Christianity, and what Christmas means to its followers. Learn about prayers and carols, Santa Claus and his reindeer, and traditional decorations and gifts. Also learn about festive Christmas foods and...

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 stocks shelves with food, helps customers find what they need, and hands out tasty samples? A grocer! 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 grocers...

We all like different food, but everybody needs to eat How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Food, Your Food, Our Food.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102383ISBN-13: 9781684102389Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.50h x 11.20w x 0.30d

Families come in different sizes, but everybody needs people to care about them How Are We Alike and Different? Find out in My Family, Your Family, Our Families.Author: Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson BerneISBN-10: 1684102375ISBN-13: 9781684102372Publisher: Cantata LearningLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 11.00h x...

Stunning. Stylish. Cultured. Welcome to France! 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 France's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll even learn...

Striking. Colorful. Vivid. Welcome to Spain! 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 Spain's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll even learn...

Packed full of wonderfully clever ways of helping children to remember numbers.' ----- Wishing Shelf REVIEWS The Number Story 3 and 4 is a very clever little book - two books in fact - that work very hard to help young children to understand...

Beautiful. Modern. Wild. Welcome to Colombia! 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 Colombia's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

More than 25 geometric pictures, hundreds of colorful re-sealable stickers, plus a budding imagination = brain-boosting, art-making fun! From mountains and forests to toys and trains, each sturdy page features an illustration constructed entirely from circles, squares, triangles, and/or rectangles. Adventurous children ages 3...

The hairstylist makes some careful snips. Now the customer has a whole new look! This engaging title explores the skillful work of hairstylists in salons, at events, and even backstage! Leveled text combines with bright photos to give readers an inside look of these...

Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of North 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...

Happy birthday Let's celebrate All around the world people are turning another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse...

Would you have survived in Ancient Egypt? 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 introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world move from place to place. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to transportation around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646192230ISBN-13: 9781646192236Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage:...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of teen professional tennis player Coco Gauff in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Canadian professional ice hockey player Connor McDavid in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

This title introduces early readers to activities people do in the fall. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to people in the fall.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1644934108ISBN-13: 9781644934104Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.90h x...

This title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world move from place to place. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to transportation around the world.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1646191897ISBN-13: 9781646191895Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage:...

Some people's closets are full of jeans and T-shirts. Some wear traditional outfits. It all depends on your custom Explore what people in different parts of the world wear in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and...

Time to eat Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place...

What do tic-tac-toe, Pilolo, and hookey have in common? They're all games Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?Author:...

It's no puzzle why folks visit Lincoln or even call it home From the Nebraska state capitol building to children's zoo to the sunken gardens, there's something for everyone. Now, in The Lincoln Puzzle Book, you can learn tons more about Lincoln through 90...

An alphabet book of the Orkney islands. Written, illustrated and designed by local illustrator Britt Harcus, this beautiful book is much more than your average A-Z book. It is a keep sake, a souvenir and a great gift for the young and young at...

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

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