Take a journey around the world and discover its amazing continents and countries. The unique foods, wildlife, and traditions of different regions are featured in pictographs on illustrated… More →
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This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children into conflicts. Around 250,000 child soldiers are participating in conflicts around the world today. Many are… More →
According to UNICEF, an agency dedicated to helping children, 13.7 million children around the world are refugees, and an additional 22.8 million children are displaced within their own… More →
China is opening itself up to the rest of the world like never before by hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This colorful new edition of China: the Culture features the ancient… More →
This revised edition takes a new look at this beautiful and vast country. New topics include: the benefits and problems of a booming economy, an update on the Three Gorges Dam, political… More →
China's new prosperity is at the heart of this newly revised edition. New information takes a close up look at the influx of people into the cities and away from the countryside, how better… More →
Kung hay fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities… More →
This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of objects that are hot and cold! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple… More →
We can all make good choices to do our part to care for Earth. Read about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well choosing items that can be used over and over. More →
This fascinating book details the achievements of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield who in December 2012 embarked on perhaps his greatest assignment - a five-month mission aboard the… More →
Christianity in Mexico follows Ariceli during the Fiesta of Saint Anthony. Join in as her village celebrates the festival of their patron saint, and she takes part in her first Holy Communion. More →