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Foods from Italy

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885677

Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Mexico

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885684

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Germany

K. A. Hale (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885653

Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Cuba

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885646

Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from China

Rachel Kehoe (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885639

Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881990

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882003

Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882010

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882027

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881983

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Afghanistan War

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881952

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

South America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164470

You’ve probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it’s so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world’s driest desert? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.

North America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164449

Would you be surprised to know North America’s Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America in this fun and kooky book.

Oceania

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164494

Did you know Oceania is Earth’s smallest continent? Or that because of its remote location, many of the animals that live there don't exist anywhere else in the world! Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.

Antarctica

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164500

You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. The incredible continent has animals that have adapted to extreme cold and a mystery behind red-stained ice nicknamed Blood Falls. Discover extreme facts about Antarctica in this fun and kooky book.

Asia

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164463

You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth’s deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book.

Europe

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164487

Would you be surprised to know that daily life for people along the Mediterranean often includes a midday rest to beat the heat? Or that the bones of millions of people are in an elaborate cemetery under the streets of Paris, France? Discover extreme facts about Europe in this fun and kooky book.

The Peculiar Past in the Middle Ages

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164869

The Middle Ages were full of powerful popes, harsh laws, and incredible castles. But at times they were also seriously strange. Medieval people made pies full of live frogs and put animals on trial for committing crimes. Not only did barbers cut hair, but also they performed surgeries! Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in the Middle Ages.

Africa

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164456

Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Have you heard that the continent is home to the world’s largest hot desert? Or that each year, millions of animals cross this huge, dry landscape during the Great Migration? Discover extreme facts about Africa in this fun and kooky book.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Egypt

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164876

Ancient Egypt was full of amazing art, fierce pharaohs, and awe-inspiring pyramids. But at times it was also seriously strange. The Egyptians of the past styled wigs made of vegetables and went to war over a snoring hippo. They tried very hard to keep their noses out of trouble, because if they didn't they might risk having them chopped off. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Egypt.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Greece

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164883

Ancient Greece was full of beautiful buildings, temples to powerful gods, and amazing theaters. But at times it was also seriously strange. Some ancient Greeks were buried with coins in their mouths, while others were laid to rest under heavy rocks. They used crocodile poop as cream to get rid of scars. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Greece.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Rome

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164890

Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat to determine their luck. Some even went to a fancy dinner where they were gifted with personalized silver gravestones on their way out the door. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Rome.

Yellowstone National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052146

Which came first is not a hard question when asked about America's national parks. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest, with an establishment date of 1872. This book teaches kids what the phrase “an oldie but a goodie” means as it highlights timeless beauty.

Yosemite National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052153

Artists view Yosemite National Park as a worthy subject because of its icons—granite domes, flowing waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Many try to capture these features when natural lighting adds dramatic effect. This book puts Yosemite in the spotlight for kids to ooh and aah over.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052139

What does it take to draw a crowd? This book about Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an answer to this question as it profiles America's most-visited park. Kids learn how stunning scenery found in a convenient location having a rich history attracts an audience.