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Focus on South Africa

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668195

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.

Focus on Haiti

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668171

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.

Focus on Pakistan

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806962

Pakistan is a country of stunning and diverse landscapes that include mountains, deserts, lush forests, plateaus, and raging rivers. Read all about the country's land and resources, the importance of the Indus River, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Pakistan. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Ghana

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806955

Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Chile

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806948

Chile is a long narrow strip of land running half the length of South America and bordered on either side by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Read all about the country's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Chile. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Australia

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806979

Australia's varied landscapes--from deserts and forests to the stunning Great Barrier Reef--are as diverse as its unique wildlife. Read all about the country's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

The Ice Age

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181311

Would you have survived the ice age? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along.

Maya Empire

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172623

Would you have survived in the Maya Empire? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

When the Ground Shook: San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160552

The events surrounding the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a fireman fighting the fires, a girl whose home is destroyed, and a resident of Chinatown as readers act out the scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event.

Yosemite National Park

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648348037

Yosemite National Park is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America! In this title, young readers will get to explore the waterfall as well as the park’s many other interesting features. Readers will learn about the park’s formation, human history, wildlife, and popular activities. Along the way, special features profile animals, highlight climate, detail the park’s formation, and more. At the end of the book, a full-spread feature puts important facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place.

Zion National Park

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648348044

Zion National Park is full of beautiful features! Tall cliffs tower over the winding Virgin River, and narrow canyons cut through the striking red rock. In this title, readers travel to Zion to discover the park’s geology, wildlife, human history, and popular activities. Special features shed light on the park’s climate, animal species, and landmarks. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts key facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place!

Yellowstone National Park

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648348020

Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States! It is home to famous features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. In this leveled title, readers will explore the park’s landmarks, geology, human history, and wildlife through engaging text and vibrant photos. Along the way, special features highlight the park’s climate, animal species, notable locations, and more. The book ends with a full-spread feature that includes a timeline, a fact list, and an animal food web.

Venezuela

Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347962

A diverse landscape, abundant wildlife, and expressive culture make Venezuela a beautiful South American country. Leveled text throughout this title is designed to engage readers who are ready to learn. Colorful photos draw readers in, while special features highlight the country’s location, landscape, wildlife, historical events, and more!

Singapore

Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347955

Singapore is a unique island city-state in Southeast Asia. Although small in size, it is one of the most densely populated nations in the world! In this title, readers will learn fascinating information about Singapore’s landscape, wildlife, and culture through engaging text and colorful photos. Features highlight a famous face, introduce a recipe, lay out important historical events, and more!

Panama

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347948

Many people identify Panama by the Panama Canal. But this Central American nation has much more to offer! Thousands of islands lie off its shores. Upbeat music fills the air. Fresh flavors welcome hungry visitors. In this title, readers will find all this and more through organized chapters and leveled text. Vivid photos keep readers’ interest, while special features highlight the country’s landscape, wildlife, foods, and more. A full-spread profile puts important facts about Panama in one place!

Hungary

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347931

Hungary has plenty to offer locals and tourists alike, including a vibrant capital city, beautiful folk art, and amazing natural wonders! Through leveled text and vivid photos, this title for young readers uncovers fascinating information about Hungary’s people, customs, landscape and more. Special features such as maps, profiles, a game, and a timeline offer even more information about this European nation! 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648348006

Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to hiking trails, forests, waterfalls, and more! In this title, young readers will explore key details of the park, from its formation and early human history to its wildlife, popular activities, and more. Along the way, crisp photos support the leveled text and interesting features highlight climate, animal species, landmarks, and more. The book concludes with a full-spread list of facts, a timeline, and an animal food web.

Glacier National Park

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347986

Glacier National Park is known for its crystal-clear water. In this title, readers will discover the park’s lakes and streams, as well as its mountains, forests, and more. Leveled text and clear photos offer key details about the park, including how it formed, its early human history, its plants and wildlife, and its popular activities. Along the way, special features offer additional information about wildlife, climate, and landmarks. The book ends with a timeline, a list of key stats, and an animal food web.

Grand Canyon National Park

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347993

The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world! Grand Canyon National Park preserves it. In this title, leveled text and crisp photos combine to take readers on a journey through the canyon. They’ll discover the Grand Canyon’s plants and wildlife, human history, geology, activities, and more. Special features profile animals, highlight the canyon’s climate, and point out important landmarks. At the end, a timeline, fact list, and animal web put all of the most important information in one place.

Ethiopia

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347924

Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest nations! It is home to amazing natural wonders like the Danakil Depression, and it is the birthplace of coffee. This title takes readers to Ethiopia through vivid photos and engaging information about the nation’s people, landscape, wildlife, and more. Features highlight a famous face, the official language, and many other special parts of the nation.

Belize

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347917

Home to animal-filled rain forests, a breezy coast, and dazzling coral reefs, Belize is loved by both locals and travelers. In this title, readers will discover the wonders that Belize has to offer through informative text and beautiful photos. Features add even more to explore, from maps and profiles to a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!

Polar Vortex: Climate Change and Its Effects

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902073

The events surrounding the 2014 polar vortex did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a college student, a New Yorker, and a coal miner as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

A Levee Broke: Hurricane Katrina and America's Response

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902066

The events surrounding Hurricane Katrina did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a storm survivor, a Coast Guard officer, and a California student as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Somalia

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346255

Somalia, a peninsula on the eastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 12 million people! This book introduces readers to the country’s landscape, wildlife, and people with bright, engaging photos. Leveled text helps the reader absorb detailed information with ease. Special features map important cities, introduce language, highlight a recipe, introduce important historical events, and more. Readers will come away with more understanding about the landscape, customs, and traditions of Somalia!

Jamaica

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346224

Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book’s colorful photos bring the country’s tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste of island life with this colorful title!