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El Salvador

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618918420

El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America, but it is filled with rich life and beauty! The hidden pyramid of Tazumel attracts many adventurers, while the sounds of cumbia music delight locals in the streets. Readers will dive into this and more as each chapter highlights different elements of El Salvador. Special features such as maps, fun facts, a recipe, an activity, and a timeline provide a deeper look into this nation in the tropics!

Haiti

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618918444

Haiti is a tropical paradise on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. Despite its chilling history and frequent natural disasters, its people are filled with gratitude for life! They regularly use the phrase pa gen pwoblem, or “no have problem!” Between the covers of this title, readers will find text filled with fascinating facts, as well as features including special landmarks, a famous face, a wildlife spotlight, and more!

Chile

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618918437

Stretching long and thin along South America’s southwestern coast is the diverse nation of Chile. Its landscape features the jagged Andes, the dry Atacama Desert, varied forests, and chilling glaciers. The people and cultures provide as much contrast as the land! Readers will explore Chile’s uniqueness through engaging text, labeled maps, a language feature, a traditional recipe, a historical timeline, and much more!

Belgium

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618918413

Boasting cultural riches, Belgium is where readers dreaming of travel can experience castle-filled towns, visual and musical arts, and buzzing urban hubs. Each bright page of this title provides engaging text and photos, while labeled maps, a traditional recipe, a language feature, a timeline, and more give readers a chance to experience the nation from afar!

Dolores Huerta: Labor Activist

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916716

Yes she could! Dolores Huerta inspired workers and led the way for change in wages and working conditions. This low-level text follows her journey from teacher to activist, and the challenges she had to face as a woman in these roles. A timeline, inspirational quotes, and other features add to this engaging title for beginning readers.

Kathleen Kennedy: Movie Producer

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916723

From ET the Extra-Terrestrial to the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy knows how to make a hit movie! Fact-filled text covers her humble beginnings as a camera operator to her current position as head of Lucasfilm. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this fun title.

Serena Williams: Tennis Star

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916747

Serena WIlliams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time! From her first Grand Slam in 1999, Serena has dominated the courts while also working off-court to fight for equality for women and people of color. Beginning readers will learn all about her rise to stardom, from childhood to championships and future goals. A profile, timeline, map, and inspirational quotes make this low-level title a grand slam!

Susan Wojcicki: CEO of YouTube

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916754

Rising through the ranks at Google to become CEO of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki is a tech titan! Profiles and timelines help chronicle the life of this savvy CEO, from her childhood to her role today. Young readers will be inspired to see how Susan took her career from her parent’s garage to become the leader at YouTube in this low-level title.

Malala Yousafzai: Education Activist

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916730

By age 11, Malala Yousafzai was already working to change the world! The young activist has been working ever since to ensure that children around the world have access to education. This title explores how Malala began her work and where the future might take her, with features including a hometown map and inspirational quotes. Young readers will learn that they don’t have to be adults to lead the way!

Angela Merkel: Chancellor of Germany

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916709

In 2018, Angela Merkel was named the most powerful woman in the world! Throughout her life, Angela has worked hard to gain the trust of her country and become chancellor. Engaging text, timelines, maps, and other unique features chart Angela’s journey in this title for beginning readers.

Rachel Carson: Environmentalist

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626179431

It wasn’t long ago that pesticides threatened a national environmental crisis - until Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring turned the tide. A shy, serious girl, young Rachel became a biologist when few women went to college, and grew up to be one of the most influential scientists and writers of our time. Budding environmentalists will love this biography for early readers!

Juneteenth

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035178

On June 19, 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation – Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more! This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans.

Passover

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035192

With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the world’s most ancient holidays. From the Exodus story to modern matzah bread hunts, this title showcases Passover’s long history and present-day traditions. Young readers will get an in-depth look at this celebration of freedom!

Holi

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035161

Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colors – heralds the coming of spring. This vibrant title explores the ancient history and modern practices of this joyful holiday. Holi’s food, dance, music, and colors will captivate young readers.  

Saint Patrick's Day

Rachel A Koestler-Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033532

Saint Patrick’s Day is the best day of the year to be Irish. The March 17th holiday celebrates Irish heritage and all its symbols—shamrocks, leprechauns, and more! Beginning readers will be seeing green in this origin story of Saint Patrick’s Day.

Israel

Amy Rechner (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034881

Considered the Holy Land for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Israel is a sacred place that holds a rich history. This small country is filled to the brim with diverse cultures and varied landscapes. Readers will discover all that Israel has to offer in this exciting title.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Rachel A Koestler-Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034577

This title for young readers describes the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Through peaceful protests and education, King’s leadership cleared the path for the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Every third Monday of January, citizens of the United States recognize the leader’s mission of equality for all on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Germany

Walter Simmons

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144813

For over a quarter century, Germany stood as a country divided. A huge concrete barrier known as the Berlin Wall physically divided the capital of Berlin. When the wall came down in 1989, Germany was reborn. Readers will learn what daily life is like today for the innovative and industrious people of Germany. Blastoff! Series

Easter

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033242

A celebration of new life. That is the point of Easter for Christians and non-Christians. So the holiday’s spring backdrop of budding trees and blooming flowers could not be more fitting. This book will help beginning readers crack the meaning behind the Easter bunny, dyed eggs, and more!

Ramadan

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033273

Lunch is the favorite time of day for many kids. So it might be hard for them to understand why Muslims would choose to skip this meal for a whole month. This look at Ramadan explains the basic Islamic beliefs behind daytime fasting.

Diwali

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033235

For five days every fall, India shines especially bright. The occasion is Diwali, the country’s Festival of Lights. Clay lamps, fireworks and sparklers, and colorful rangoli sand art all add visual brilliance. The Diwali celebration will come alive in this early elementary read.

Hanukkah

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033259

Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.

Kwanzaa

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033266

Black, red, and green. These are the colors of Kwanzaa, the celebration of African-American culture. Black represents African heritage. And red and green stand for the hard times of the past and hope for the future. Beginning readers will learn some Swahili as they read about the seven days of Kwanzaa.

Australia

Colleen Sexton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144738

This introduction to Australia explores the geography and culture of this country.

United Arab Emirates

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031712

The United Arab Emirates is a country of achievements. The world's largest skyscraper, busiest international airport, and most robust set of manmade islands make the UAE a popular travel and business destination. Beyond such feats, ethnic diversity abounds in the UAE, with citizens of Asian, Indian, Iranian, Arab, and Western descent. Learn why so many have come to call the United Arab Emirates home in this fascinating read for curious students.