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University of Kansas

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885516

A fun, fact-filled overview of the Kansas men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Zendaya: Star Performer

Peggy Caravantes (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821095

Bring readers along to witness star performer Zendaya's rise to fame. Zendaya is a singer, dancer, Disney Channel actress, and author. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Yorkshire Terriers

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781602539105

Tiny, fiesty, and sometimes persnickety, the Yorkshire terrier is one of the most popular dog breeds. Learn more about these miniature dogs, from their origins to their quirky personality traits.

Wyoming

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821613

From visiting Yellowstone National Park to digging for dinosaur bones, there's lots to see and do in Wyoming! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Wyoming special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438394

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

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438387

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

Woodrow Wilson

M. J. York (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817937

Take a look inside the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Learn all about how his passion for peace impacted the world during difficult times. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.

Wisconsin

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821606

From playing in the water at Wisconsin Dells to sampling delicious cheeses, there's lots to see and do in Wisconsin! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Wisconsin special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

William Clinton

Darice Bailer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814240

Learn about the life of William Clinton and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

West Virginia

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821590

From exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry to crossing the famous New River Gorge Bridge, there's lots to see and do in West Virginia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make West Virginia special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Washington Redskins

Barry Wilner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634072267

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Washington Redskins one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.

Washington, DC

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821583

From the rich history of the National Archives to the famous Lincoln Memorial, there's lots to see and do in Washington, DC! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Washington, DC special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Washington

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821576

From seeing glacier-capped mountains at Mount Rainier National Park to viewing Seattle from the top of the Space Needle, there's lots to see and do in Washington! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Washington special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Volcanoes

Peter Murray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438622

Provides information about volcanoes, how they form, where they are, how they erupt, the damage they can cause, and the ways we can monitor them.

Vietnamese Immigrants: In Their Shoes

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820852

Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Vietnamese immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.

Viking Warriors

Sheri Dillard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438684

Introduces readers to Viking warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Virginia

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821569

From stepping back in time at the Jamestown Settlement to watching the Chincoteague wild pony roundup, there's lots to see and do in Virginia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Virginia special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Vietnam

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071963

Readers are presented with an overview of Vietnam's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.

Velociraptor

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071529

What can scientists learn from an ancient fossil of two dinosaurs locked in battle? Plenty! One of those dinosaurs was a Velociraptor, a 'quick thief' and predator of the Cretaceous period. Like the scientists who study Velociraptor, young readers will discover how much eighty-million-year-old bones still have to say! Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

Vermont

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821552

From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071512

When you think of dinosaurs, do you think of ferocious meat-eaters terrorizing everything around them? If so, you were probably imagining the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 'tyrant lizard' of its time. But if you think you know everything there is to know about T. Rex, think again! Learn about the many sides of this mighty dinosaur. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

United Kingdom

Bitsy Kemper (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634072465

Readers are presented with an overview of the United Kingdom's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.

Utah

Ann Heinrichs (author) Matt Kania (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821545

From the beautiful Great Salt Lake to Promontory's Golden Spike, there's lots to see and do in Utah! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Utah special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Triceratops

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071505

In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

Turkey

Joanna J. Robinson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634072427

Readers are presented with an overview of Turkey's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.