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Pathways Through North America

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124012

This amazing journey through the continent of North America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include dog sledding in Greenland, floating on a barge down the Mississippi River, and driving by truck along the Pan American Highway.

Pathways Through Europe

John C. Miles (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427124005

This engaging journey through the continent of Europe helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling by train through a tunnel in the Alps, riding a water bus in the canals of Venice, and cycling along the Danube River.

Pathways Through Australia

Adrianna Morganelli (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123992

This awe-inspiring journey through the continent of Australia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on horseback through the Outback, bushwalking through Kakadu National Park, and flying by seaplane over the Great Barrier Reef.

Pathways Through Asia

Mary Auld (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123985

This incredible journey through the continent of Asia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on a high-speed train through China, sailing on a riverboat along the Mekong River, and walking in the Himalayas.

Pathways Through Antarctica

John C. Miles (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123978

This stunning journey through the continent of Antarctica helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include flying by helicopter to Bird Island, skiing to the South Pole, and sailing to the edge of the ice sheet.

Pathways Through Africa

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427123961

This exciting journey through the continent of Africa helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include driving along the Trans-Sahelian Highway in West Africa, walking to get water in Malawi, and riding a camel in Morocco.

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate

Julia Sillett (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121127

The year 2017 saw the most active and costly hurricane season on record. Moving photographs help tell the human stories of Harvey, hitting Texas and Louisiana; Irma, the strongest Atlantic basin hurricane ever recorded, pummeling Florida; and Maria, the worst natural disaster ever to hit Puerto Rico and Dominica. Detailed information tracks the paths of each storm, the clean-ups that followed, what remains to do.

California and Other Western Wildfires

Rachel Seigel (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121110

It cost $10 billion to combat the wildfires in California in 2017 that scorched 300,000 acres of land and left 100,000 people displaced. With dry weather and drought bringing more catastrophic wildfires to the western United States and Canada, this timely title discusses the human and physical impacts of these and other fire disasters and how fire professionals and policymakers are combatting them.

Ni Hao, China

Leah Kaminski (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149519

As one of the Earth's biggest countries and the one with the world's largest population, China is well-known for its rich history and traditions. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about China's culture, monuments like the Great Wall, and animals like panda bears that call China home. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.

South Korea

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618918482

The peninsula nation of South Korea is stamped by urban centers and technological advances. Towering buildings stretch into the sky while high-speed trains whiz South Koreans and travelers wherever they need to go. Open the cover of this informative read to discover engaging text and vivid photos alongside labeled maps, a language feature, a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!

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!

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!

The 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time

Susan E. Hamen (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356536

Presents readers with the 12 most devastating earthquakes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, first-person accounts, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of an earthquake.

Indonesia

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618915917

Spanning across 17,500 islands in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is a nation filled with diversity. From a landscape of volcanic mountains, rain forests, and swamps to a population of more than 300 different people groups, there is so much to discover on this nation’s islands. This title’s leveled text provides an engaging reading experience, while special features such as language, a recipe, and fast facts about Indonesia’s population, religions, government and more provide additional information. Take a trip to this island nation in this fun title!

Scotland

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618915948

Did you know Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn? The country even has a National Unicorn Day on April 9. What other surprises does this nation hold? In this title, readers will discover the country’s customs, celebrations, and much more. Special features including how to speak Scottish Gaelic, a Scottish activity and recipe, and a historical timeline provide engaging additions to the main text. Uncover all the treasures of Scotland in this fact-filled title!

Ola, Brazil

Corey Anderson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149465

Explore Brazil, a country with some of the world's most significant natural wonders, as well as some of it's most populous urban areas. Unusual animals like toucans and jaguars call Brazil's lush rainforests their home. The country is also known for its vibrant, bustling cities, like Rio de Janeiro. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.

Namaste, India

Corey Anderson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149502

With one of the largest populations in the world, India is a land of crowded cities, but it's also known for its beautiful mountains and serene beaches. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Explore India's colorful culture and traditions, how Indians celebrate, and what they eat. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.

Hola, Venezuela

Corey Anderson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149526

A land of Amazonian jungles, Caribbean beaches, and hectic cities, Venezuela is a country of many contrasts. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will explore the country's love of sports like baseball, learn about its wild animals, and discover more about its complicated political history. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.

Kumusta, Philippines

Corey Anderson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149489

Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a country well known for its beautiful beaches, a dazzling array of plants and animals, and bustling city life. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about modern life in the Philippines' cities, and its agricultural past. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, infographics, recipes, a glossary, and references to learn more.

Changing Shorelines

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992010

This book contains photographs, diagrams, and text describing the various types of shorelines, including sandy and rocky shores, barrier islands, and coral reefs. Reading Essentials in Science.

Water, Water, Everywhere

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993444

This book discusses the major roles water plays in all living things, including how it affects the weather, shapes the land, and nourishes plants and animals. Reading Essentials in Science.

Yellowstone National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603690

An exploration of Yellowstone National Park, including how volcanoes helped form its landscape, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the geyser called Old Faithful.

Explore Canada: 12 Key Facts

Peggy Snow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356697

Highlights 12 facts about Canada including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.

Explore Greece: 12 Key Facts

Peggy Snow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356727

Highlights 12 facts about Greece including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.