Mexico is the southern neighbor of the United States. It is a country with a rich history and culture, a warm climate, diverse landscapes, and a variety of wildlife. From Mayan pyramids to… More →
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Spotlight on my Country introduces young readers to countries around the world. Each book contains maps, photographs, the history and geography of the country, its people, regions, cities,… More →
Best known as the home of the Inca as well as other ancient civilizations, Peru is dotted with the ruins of their ancient buildings. Children will be delighted to read about the ingenuity of… More →
Spotlight on Russia gives children a fascinating introduction to the largest country in the world, which is part of two continents!. Wonderful photographs feature Russia's many diverse… More →
Spotlight on South Africa introduces readers to this vast country, from Table Mountain to the dry veldt, or grassland, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife live in protected parks. With More →
Spotlight on South Korea introduces children to the country of South Korea in Asia, whose nearest neighbors are China, Japan, and North Korea. South Korea is mostly mountainous, and there are More →
Spotlight on the Philippines introduces this fascinating country in the Pacific Ocean, which is made up of over 7,000 islands. Children will learn about the daily lives of the people and… More →
Holidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history… More →
It's Halloween and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop. She leaves Spots and Stripes home to get ready for the night ahead. They're going to a haunted house! Spots can't wait, but Stripes is More →
It's Christmas! Ms. Green, Spots, and Stripes are at home opening presents. But when Spots and Stripes both give Ms. Green the same gift, they think Christmas is ruined. Will this dog and cat More →
It's Earth Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting plants and flowers ready for her customers. She leaves Spots and Stripes home to plan how they will participate. Will this dog… More →
It's Thanksgiving! Ms. Green and Spots and Stripes are at home cooking and baking for their holiday meal. Spots and Stripes have some very different ideas about what's on the menu. Will this… More →