An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Brazil. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Brazil and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Indonesia. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Indonesia and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of India. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about India and its people.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Japan. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Japan and its people.
Ambulances can help save lives when people are sick or injured. Readers will learn about the different kinds of lifesaving equipment found on an ambulance. They will also learn about the paramedics and EMTs that staff these important vehicles.
The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Veterinarians, gives young readers an idea of the role that Veterianians play in keeping their animal friends healthy.
The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Nurses, gives young readers an idea of the role that Nurses play in keeping the members of the community healthy.
The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Judges, gives young readers an idea of the role that Judges play in keeping their community safe.
The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Police Officers, gives young readers an idea of the role that Police Officers play in their community.
Every town or city is filled with houses of all shapes and sizes, but we don't often stop to think about how they are built. Readers will learn all about the construction process, from foundations to roofs.
Tall, twisting slides, gigantic wave pools, and powerful waterfalls are all common sights at a water park. Readers will find out what it takes to plan and build these fun places.
The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Dentists, gives young readers an idea of the role that Dentists play in their community.
Learn about the different parts of a combine and find out how these interesting machines are used to harvest crops.
Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living on a farm. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about farms and living on them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a big city. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about big cities and living in them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a fishing village. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about fishing villages and living in them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a mining town. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about mining towns and living in them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a small town. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about small towns and living in them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a suburb. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the information presented about suburbs and living in them. Text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index help readers locate key facts and information efficiently.
Learn about the history and culture of the northeastern United States.
From the ticket takers to the people who make sure the movies start on time, it takes a wide range of workers to make sure moviegoers get the best experience possible. Readers will learn what it is like to be a member of the movie theater team.
Today, many general contractors specialize in environmentally-friendly construction methods. Green buildings use less energy and are often made with recycled materials. Readers will learn about the people who specialize in this type of construction and how they can prepare for a career in this cutting edge field.
