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.
It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the big community where they live.
It has big borders and lots of people. We live in a state! Learn about the people and things that make a state special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our state the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the different communities where they live.
Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the different communities where they live.
We're from a big place with many people. We live in a country! Learn about the people and things that make a country special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our country the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the different communities where they live.
From a raccoon scampering along the water's edge to a young fish darting between tall reeds in the shallows, wetlands are teaming with life. All of the plants and animals in this watery home rely on one another to live healthy lives. When some of that wetland life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the ocean. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Although it may be cold and dry, the tundra is full of life if you know where to look. All of the plants and animals living in this harsh land rely on one another to stay healthy. When some of that tundra life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the tundra. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
When the temperature is hot and the days are at their longest, it can only mean one thing. It's summer! This season brings sunshine, rainbows, and more. Explore all kinds of summer weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
Bees buzz around wildflowers while wildebeest graze on the grass, all watched over by a hungry lion. Grasslands are bursting with activity. And all that life relies on one another to stay healthy. When some of that life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the grassland. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
The desert may not seem like a good place to live, but many plants and animals make their homes in the dry land. In fact, life in the hot sands relies on one another to stay healthy. When some of that life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the desert. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Mexico's varied landscapes--from deserts and mountains to tropical rainforests and fertile plateaus--are as diverse as its people and traditions. Read all about the country's land and resources, the ancient civilizations that thrived there, and its history as a Spanish colony, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Mexico.
South Korea is highly regarded for its transformation from a largely agricultural society to an urban, technologically advanced nation. Read all about the mountains and hills that dominate South Korea's landscape, its growing urban centers, the kingdoms and dynasties that prospered from its resources, and daily life and culture for South Koreans today.
South Africa's population lives among and within semi-arid deserts, elevated grasslands, steep mountains, fertile farmland, coastal cities, and more. From mining to agriculture, learn about South Africa's resources and landscapes, its colonial history and struggle to build an equitable society, and the daily life and diverse culture of South Africans today.
Haiti, known for its mountainous and rugged land, is rich in agriculture as well as cultural traditions born from resistance. Read all about the country's land and resources, its beginnings as a profitable colony, the revolution that made it the world's first Black-ruled republic, and the daily life and culture of modern Haitians.
What country has a bamboo forest, a volcano, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? JAPAN!
What country has a tower with a thousand steps, the largest art museum in the world, and more than three hundred castles? FRANCE!
What country has famous buildings, a leaning tower, and pizza? ITALY!
What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA!
What country has winter sports, polar bears, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? CANADA!
What country has kangaroos, koalas, and the Great Barrier Reef? AUSTRALIA!
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.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Italy, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
