Tired of long school days? Well, in ancient Rome, school started before sunrise and didn't end until late in the afternoon. It was also every day of the week. Even in the summer! Learn all about this tough time to be a kid.
If you think making your bed and doing your homework is tough, imagine what it must have been like in ancient Egypt. From making your own toothpaste to learning how to read and write hieroglyphics, being a kid was hard. Learn all about this tough time to be a kid.
Take a trip to Turkey! Start in the city of Istanbul, where you'll find the famous Hagia Sophia. Then, take a ride in a hot air balloon during the balloon festival. And don't forget to try some tasty baklava or visit one of the underground cities! Learn all about Turkey as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to South Africa! Start in the city of Cape Town, where you'll find Table Mountain and thousands of African penguins on a beach. Then, head to the Motlatse Canyon with its many waterfalls. And don't forget to watch a game of Jukskei! Learn all about South Africa as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Italy! Start in the city of Rome, where you'll find many buildings from ancient times. Then, take a boat ride around the watery city of Venice. And don't forget to dinner of Ragù alla Bolognese! Learn all about Italy as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Cuba! Start in the city of Havana, where you'll see museums and lots of beaches. Then, head off to a little island to visit the Sea Turtle Rescue Center. And don't forget to watch a baseball game or eat ropa vieja! Learn all about Cuba as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Germany! Start in the city of Berlin, where you'll find five museums on Museum Island. Then, visit Cologne Cathedral and climb 533 steps to reach the viewing platform. And don't forget to shop at a Christmas market or eat a bratwurst! Learn all about Germany as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Egypt! Start in the city of Cairo, where you'll find lots of history and modern buildings. Then, go just outside the city to see the Great Pyramid of Giza. And don't forget to take a boat ride on the River Nile! Learn all about Egypt as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Colombia! Start in the city of Bogotá, where you'll find many colorful buildings. Then, go dance and wear costumes at the Barranquilla Carnival. And don't forget to visit the painted tombs or drink some coffee! Learn all about Colombia as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Austria! Start in the city of Vienna, where lots of famous musicians have lived. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Alps that cover more than half of the country. And don't forget to ride Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel! Learn all about Austria as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Belgium! Start in the city of Brussels, where you'll find more than 150 museums. Then, dress as a clown and go to the Carnival of Binche. And don't forget to try a famous Belgian waffle! Learn all about Belgium as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do on vacation! From taking buses or trains to recycling and reusing things, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
We share Earth with many plants and animals, so we must take care of the planet. How? There are many things you can do outside! From picking up trash to planting trees, learn what you can do to help Earth. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Earth is a place for all of us, so we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do in your own home! From recycling and reusing things to remembering to turn off the lights, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Which continent is home to the world's largest land animal? Africa! Find out about Africa's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book.
When Dad steals his nose, Cheeky, the little proboscis monkey, searches the jungle to get it back. All Cheeky wants is to grow up and have a nose as big as his dad's. But what if he can't find it? This sweet, illustrated story also features facts about the proboscis monkey's habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
Pinky, the pangolin, loves two things: eating ants and sleeping (but mostly eating ants). An ant-hunting adventure introduces Pinky to other animals who live in his habitat. This charming, illustrated story also features facts about the pangolin's habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
A giant panda stops to rest on Leanda's veranda and tells her about being driven out of his habitat. Leanda decides to help him find his way back home. This charming illustrated story, told in rhyme, also features facts about the giant panda's habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
A mystery leads Breezy, the blue iguana, on a birthday adventure across his island home. This sweet illustrated tale about this endangered species, that lives only on Grand Cayman Island, also features facts about the blue iguana's habitat, body, and behavior, and why it is threatened.
Web developers help people connect around the world by designing the web pages we look at every day on the Internet. They must be good at logic and have an understanding of computer language to write code that tells a website how to function. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a web developer.
An IT, or Information Technology, technician installs and repairs the electronic devices we use every day to connect with the world. They need to have an understanding of how these technologies work and how they interact with software. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become an IT technician.
A landscape designer is a person who plans the plants, water features, lighting, and trees to make outdoor spaces that are attractive and functional. They need to be knowledgeable about soil and climate, as well as be creative and detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a landscape designer.
A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a legal assistant.
Whether in a salon, shop, or spa, there are many jobs in the field of cosmetology. If you have always been interested in hairstyles and being creative with make-up and nails, this may be the field for you. This book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a cosmetologist.
Construction managers oversee the building of houses, shopping centers, and office buildings. They need to be able to manage many tasks at once and deal daily with many different kinds of workers on construction jobsites. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a construction manager.