People & places (Children's&YA) books

Loud and quiet are measures of sound. A lion's loud roar can be heard miles away. A house cat's purr is quiet. In...  Read More >>

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl whose diary of living in a secret attic during World War II still inspires hope during...  Read More >>

The Seminole are descendants of many Native American nations. Their homelands include what are now Florida, Georgia,...  Read More >>

LeVar Burton was the host of the long-running children's television program Reading Rainbow. He continues to advocate...  Read More >>

Did you know visitors can see up to six states from the Empire State Building's observatories? Readers will learn...  Read More >>

Did you know the name Taj Mahal means ""Crown of Palaces""? Built with white marble and inlaid with gemstones, it...  Read More >>

Ella Fitzgerald, the first lady of song, is a music icon who inspires creativity around the world. In this book,...  Read More >>

In Political Maps, early fluent readers will learn about common map features, such as map keys and compass roses,...  Read More >>

In 1795, a boy found an odd depression in the ground on Oak Island, Nova Scotia. This would kick off one of the...  Read More >>

For more than 50 years, the Sydney Opera House has dazzled visitors with its unique shape and design! In this introduction...  Read More >>

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Fern slowly warms up to new sights and smells during her inaugural trip to the farm.  Read More >>

Rising more than 1,000 feet tall, the Eiffel Tower proudly stands out in the Paris skyline! In this title, readers...  Read More >>

Amy encounters a flurry of thoughts, emotions, and sensations during her first time flying.  Read More >>

In Historical Maps, early fluent readers will learn about the history of maps, what historical maps show us, how...  Read More >>

Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest players...  Read More >>

Jim Henson was a puppeteer and the creator of the beloved Muppets. His imagination continues to inspire people today!...  Read More >>

The Shoshone are descendants of Native Americans who called themselves Newe, or ""The People."" Their homelands...  Read More >>

The Apache are a group of many Native American nations. These nations have similar but varied cultures and traditions...  Read More >>

Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and still continues today! In this title, readers are introduced...  Read More >>

Marie Curie was an award-winning scientist who dedicated her life to studying radioactivity. Her work changed science...  Read More >>

In Reference Maps, early fluent readers will learn about common map features, such as map keys and compass roses,...  Read More >>

In Road Maps and GPS, early fluent readers will learn about common map features, such as map keys and compass roses,...  Read More >>

In Thematic Maps, early fluent readers will learn about common map features, such as map keys and compass roses,...  Read More >>

Mosques are special places in a community. Come look inside! Find out who visits mosques, what they do there, and...  Read More >>