People & Places - Kids

Homes Around the World takes a fascinating look at what it is that makes a home and how climate and geography often determine the kinds of houses people live in. Other topics include: - people who live on the water where they make their...

"A hat can say a lot about where you come from, what you do, and who you are. You see, there's a lot more under a hat than just a head With dazzling full-color photographs and an index.Author: Ann MorrisISBN-10: 0780723651ISBN-13: 9780780723658Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage:...

Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the...

The online world is an environment full of opportunity - and risks. Social networks and online shopping sites encourage users to share personal information about themselves, but this can expose them to Identity spoofing and theft. Digital Data Security explores the many issues involved...

Physical and political geography combine together in an appealing format that will interest kids doing reports and projects, as well as trivia seekers. Captivating photos with detailed captions accompany flag facts, high-interest tidbits, and geographical information on each country of the world.Author: Lyn CouttsISBN-10:...

Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and encourages them to objectively view local, national, and global connections to help them form knowledgeable...

Christina Gomes works in her family's business. She is a hair stylist at her father's hair salon. Meet Christina's family and join her at a fashion show, where she will be styling the models' hair. Christina loves her job. She gets to be creative...

Roberta Scott has a very exciting job. She is a paramedic, responding to emergencies and helping people when they get hurt. When someone calls 911, Roberta and her partner run to the ambulance and do their best to help. Roberta is also a mother....

Welcome to the exciting world of television! Follow Kevin Faibish, a news camera operator, as he films the news on location at a soccer tournament and in the studio. Kevin also introduces young readers to the tools of his trade.Author: Marc CrabtreeISBN-10: 0778745651ISBN-13: 9780778745655Publisher:...

Political maps are often the first kind of maps children learn about. These maps identify the boundaries of countries, states or provinces, and cities, as well as such physical features as lakes and oceans. Detailed, up-to-date maps and clearly written text help readers understand...

This book inspires readers to become change-makers for healthy living and eating by using design-thinking principles to tackle local and global issues. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps involved in design thinking, readers are guided through the process so they can design...

Learn about population in countries around the world, and how changes in the number, age, and gender of people living in a place affect life there. Explore different settlements, from ancient towns to sprawling, modern cities. Find out why and where people migrate, and...

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of the wildlife and geology of Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very...

Meet Doctor Ravi Ahluwalia. From a family health clinic to a soccer field, Ravi's work as a doctor takes him to different places. This inviting narrative shows how Ravi cares for people and helps keep them healthy.Author: Marc CrabtreeISBN-10: 0778708756ISBN-13: 9780778708759Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects--earthly and celestial--reflecting the time in which each poet lived. A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era....

Through personal narrative and candid photographs, a photojournalist chronicles young lives upended by violence and strife. The right to adequate nutrition and medical care. The right to free education. The right to a name and nationality. The right to affection, love, and understanding. In...

A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the...

Whether it's being lost in a cave or caught in a collapsed mine, being trapped underground can be terrifying. You may be cold, wet, hungry, and stuck in absolute darkness. Even worse is not knowing if anyone will ever find you. Find out how...

Isn't it wonderful to get attention for your talents? Yodel can do amazing tricks and he enjoys the atention he gets when he does them for his friends. But sometimes, wanting attention can backfire Yodel's neighbors rebel when he does one of his tricks...

From swallowing a cup full of needles to tightrope-walking across the Grand Canyon, these top 20 daredevils have attempted some of the most dangerous stunts of all time Have you ever tried to skydive from thousands of feet in the air, or free climb...

Guided by tween ghostorian Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces, and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted to...

How can you make a map out of clay? What is a compass rose? How do scientists track hurricanes? How has the world's population changed? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about geography. In Geography for Every Kid...

Includes details on how to create your own direct-ancestry chart.Author: Lila Perl YerkowISBN-10: 0395547903ISBN-13: 9780395547908Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1990Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8.3Point Value: 4Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 59577 / Great Ancestor Hunt: The Fun of...

Experience Alcatraz as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted prison site. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt ChandlerISBN-10: 1515725804ISBN-13: 9781515725800Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight:...