People & Places - Kids

Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street's beloved character Maria, brings warmth and wit to this timely picture book that looks across cultures and generations to celebrate what unites us, wherever we come from. Manzano's lyrical prose combined with stunning photography of people from dozens of countries...

Why replace something when you can fix it? This low-level text outlines the importance of resourcefulness, from solving problems to trying different approaches. Colorful photos, a graphic showing dos and don'ts of resourcefulness, and a photo glossary help readers further understand this important trait.Author:...

As our world becomes more connected, differences between people and cultures become more clear. This low-level title shows young students how to navigate and accept these differences. Features including an opening narrative and a graphic showing dos and don'ts give readers examples of how...

Humble people know that everything isn't all about them! They consider other people's feelings and accept both wins and losses with grace and modesty. Beginning readers can learn all about the important trait of humility in this low-level title. Features including in-text examples and...

Why is generosity so important? This low-level reader helps students understand how sharing time and things can make them feel good and build friendships. A short second-person narrative, in-text examples, and clear photos show readers ways to be generous in their own lives.Author: Kirsten...

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a factory. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a factory field trip.Author: Sophie Geister-JonesISBN-10: 1646190270ISBN-13: 9781646190270Publisher: Little Blue ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930188ISBN-13: 9781644930182Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at schools. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930161ISBN-13: 9781644930168Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at fire stations. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930145ISBN-13: 9781644930144Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w...

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...

A world without telephones? Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Let them know they can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem...

The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?Author: Lucia RaatmaISBN-10: 1977109748ISBN-13: 9781977109743Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Did you know that Superman debuted in 1938 and is considered to have fueled the birth of the superhero craze? Or that Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira was instrumental in introducing manga to the world outside of Japan? Comic books are now fully part of mainstream...

Huge. Wild. Friendly. Welcome to Canada! 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 Canada's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

Beautiful. Colorful. Musical. Welcome to Jamaica! 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 Jamaica's cities, food, history, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

Beautiful. Wild. Full of wonder. Welcome to Ecuador! 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 Ecuador's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll...

Colorful. Warm. Friendly. Welcome to Haiti! 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 Haiti's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

Warm. Colorful. Lively. Welcome to Cuba! 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 Cuba's cities, food, traditions, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn...

Sunny. Friendly. Beautiful. Welcome to the Dominican Republic! 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 the Dominican Republic's cities, food, holidays, history, and...

Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kids from the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common...

How do you get to school or travel around a big city? If you lived in a different country, the way you travel could be completely different Kids in Cambodia ride in paddle boats to get to floating schools on the water. People in...

Experience the Gettysburg Battlefield as you've never seen it before up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted battlefield. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515736490ISBN-13: 9781515736493Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages:...

Experience Edinburgh Castle as you've never seen it before up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted castle. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515736482ISBN-13: 9781515736486Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 112Format:...

Experience the Tower of London as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted fortress. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Blake HoenaISBN-10: 1515725790ISBN-13: 9781515725794Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages:...

Experience the Queen Mary as you've never seen her before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through the decks of this haunted ship. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515725782ISBN-13: 9781515725787Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

The idea that aliens might visit our planet has gripped Earthlings for a long time. Extraterrestrials are popular in science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. UFO hunters of every kind are searching Earth, sky, and space for answers to the question: Are we...

Ghosts . . . are they real spirits or just the stuff of scary stories? Scientists have yet to find any evidence spirits of the dead exist in our world, yet many people believe they do. Whatever our opinions, legends of ghosts, poltergeists, and...

Jump back in time to discover what was happening during the mysterious Middle Ages. Some people occupied themselves with putting crowns on their heads, others kept busy discovering and spreading new religions, and some focused on invasion and conquest. Follow along as warlords carve...

A lone traveler battles a ghost in a haunted house. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt to feed her husband dinner. A vampire waits outside a girl's window for the perfect moment to pounce. This collection of traditional tales and myths from cultures...

Ever wonder which states are the cloudiest? Or what city gets the most snow? Climate maps can tell you. They show average weather conditions--in your neighborhood, around the world, or even on Mars But how do you read a climate map? And how are...

Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Or where the highest point in your state is? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use...

Want to know just how tall Mount Everest is? Or what the city of Denver's elevation is? Then look at a topographic map These maps use lines to show the height and shape of Earth's surface. But how do you read the lines? And...

Ever wonder what the capital of Alaska is? Or how many states share a border with New York? Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people. But how do you use political maps? And what map...

Examine the birth of America through a delicious lens: FOOD! This history-themed recipe book is third in a scrumptious series and proves that cooking never gets old. This collection of unique recipes will fill you up with lip-smacking history facts that reveal what cuisine...

Whether families live in modern cities or remote villages, they share many of the same joys and challenges. Vibrant photos and engaging text depict children in many countries as they live, eat, play, work, and learn with members of their families in this celebration...

Children around the world express themselves through art, be it music, dance, visual arts, or theater. Beautiful photographs and lyrical text highlight the many ways art can bring us together. A portion of the proceeds help support community-based projects benefiting children around the world.Author:...

Come aboard for daring stories that shaped history in surprising ways. Ships have sailed through human history for thousands of years. Sometimes, their dramatic voyages have even changed the course of the world. For centuries, ships have brought cultures together in peace or conflict,...

Sometimes doing the right thing might seem boring. Why do homework when video games are much more fun? Beginning readers will learn all about the importance of responsibility and how they can be responsible, too, in this low-level title.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179301ISBN-13: 9781626179301Publisher:...

Kindness is one of the top traits we look for in friends. What makes this quality so important? What happens when we aren't kind? Young readers can explore the meaning of this virtue and learn how to exhibit it themselves in this helpful title.Author:...

It can be tempting to tell a white lie to avoid getting in trouble. But what would that tell others about the type of person you are? This title for early readers explores the benefits and results of being honest, and how readers can...

Helpful people make life easier! From doing chores to carrying groceries, there are many ways to help people around you. Beginning readers can learn about being helpful, from benefits to examples for everyday life in this informative title.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1626179263ISBN-13: 9781626179264Publisher: Blastoff!...

Custodians are hard-working members of the community! In schools, businesses, and hospitals everywhere, custodians are on duty for everything from mess cleanup to repair work. This low-level title explores all these community helpers do to make the world shine.Author: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626179026ISBN-13: 9781626179028Publisher: Blastoff!...

Uh-oh, the car won't start. Better call a mechanic Mechanics test, care for, and repair the machines that keep our world running. This informative title helps readers understand the busy world of these community helpers.Author: Christina LeafISBN-10: 162617900XISBN-13: 9781626179004Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format:...

Rain or shine, a farmer's work is never done. Farmers grow crops, raise livestock, and gather eggs and milk. Young readers will get an inside look at a day in the life of these important community membersAuthor: Kate MoeningISBN-10: 1626178976ISBN-13: 9781626178977Publisher: Blastoff! ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Today's princes and princesses do more than attend fancy balls. Peek inside to learn about their royal lives.Author: Gail Saunders-Smith, Sally LeeISBN-10: 1620651246ISBN-13: 9781620651247Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Post Office takes emergent readers on a trip to the post office while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing...

In Police Officers, emergent readers will learn how police officers keep communities safe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover what police officers do on the job. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different areas of...

Sometimes doing the right thing might seem boring. Why do homework when video games are much more fun? Beginning readers will learn all about the importance of responsibility and how they can be responsible, too, in this low-level title.Author: Jennifer Fretland VanVoorstISBN-10: 1618915010ISBN-13: 9781618915016Publisher:...

Kindness is one of the top traits we look for in friends. What makes this quality so important? What happens when we aren't kind? Young readers can explore the meaning of this virtue and learn how to exhibit it themselves in this helpful title.Author:...

Roar into the weird with The Mane Event! This brand-new edition to the bestselling Fun Facts & Silly Stories series is packed with amazing stories, unbelievable facts, eye-catching photos, and wacky games and puzzles. An all-new collection of extraordinary stories and facts, The Mane...